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Running from God: A Tale of Rebellion and Redemption

Explore the story of Jonah in Nineveh and his escape to Tarshish, reflecting on themes of rebellion, self-absorption, and apathy. Discover how running from God can manifest in immediate or gradual ways, affecting our relationships, interests, and missions. Jonah's journey of prayer and redemption teaches us about God's second chances and the power of pursuing His call amidst our struggles.

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Running from God: A Tale of Rebellion and Redemption

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  1. Jonah Chapter 1

  2. Nineveh (what God is telling you)

  3. Jonah 1:3 But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord.

  4. Running from God • Rebellionchose to disobey • Self-absorbedpursued his own desire • Apathylack of concern or interest

  5. Running from God • Immediate • Gradual

  6. Tarshish (away from God)

  7. Our Tarshish • Relationships • Our own interests and agendas • Cares of this world • Don’t want to change our behavior • Don’t want to be on mission

  8. What Do We Do Now? Jonah prayed. “In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry.” (Jonah 2:2)

  9. What Do We Do Now? Jonah prayed. God pursued!

  10. Our God of Second Chances • Jonah is delivered and God calls him AGAIN • The prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) • Peter reinstated (John 21:15-19)

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