The Book of Jonah
The Book of Jonah (4): Angry with God
Jonah 4:1-11 describes the prophet Jonah’s anger when God relents and spares Nineveh. Mr. Ben Bessett connects the story of Jonah to circumstances that may bring anger to the hearts of Christians today and describes God’s grace to others and God’s grace to Jonah.
“But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry… for I knew that you are a gracious God and…
The Book of Jonah (3): Salvation Belongs to the Lord
In Jonah 2:9 – 3:10, the prophet receives the message God has him bring to Nineveh. Mr. Ben Bessett presents the message: God’s plan of salvation, God’s execution of His plan, and God’s application of His plan.
“When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God relented of the…
The Book of Jonah (2): From Despair to Deliverance
Jonah 1:17–2:10 emphasizes Jonah’s journey from despair to deliverance. Mr. Ben Bessett explains how a hopeless situation can lead us to God and His power to save, along with the connection between Old Testament Jonah and the New Testament Christ.
When my life was fainting away, I remembered the…
The Book of Jonah (1): Running from Responsibility
Jonah 1:1-17 contains a challenge to Christians to follow our calling. Mr. Ben Bessett reveals Jonah’s responsibility to the Lord, Jonah’s running from the Lord, and Jonah’s rescue by the Lord.
“Then the men were exceedingly afraid and said to [Jonah], ‘What is this that you have done!’ For the…