Jonah a Hero?

Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year. We read the book of Jonah on Yom Kippur because just as the Ninevites fasted, Jews fast on this holy day. However, the greatest lesson of the book of Jonah is the possibility of change. When we face our wrongdoings and ask forgiveness on Yom Kippur, we discover that like the Ninevites and even like Jonah, we can all change direction in our lives.

With God, there are no hopeless cases. No one is so bad that they are hopeless. No one is so bad that they can’t change. No one is so bad that God doesn’t love him or her and want to help them change. With God, all things are possible, right?

What can we learn about God from the Book of Jonah?

God is Sovereign…His plan cannot be derailed by disobedience

God is patient…He gives second chances

God is omnipresent…you can’t hide from Him

God is the Creator…Jonah 1:9

God responds to our prayers…Jonah 2:2

God is relenting…He can change his mind.

God is salvation…Jonah 2:9

God is gracious…4:2

God is merciful…4:2

God is slow to anger…4:2

Have a Great Day

David