August 19, 2024
How Not To Talk To Your Friends About Jesus | Jonah 3
What Is Repentance?
Jonah, the reluctant evangelist, gets a second chance! He heads to Nineveh, the wicked city, to proclaim God’s judgment: “Forty days, and Nineveh will be overturned!” To everyone’s amazement, the people of Nineveh didn’t harm Jonah but instead humbled themselves and repented. And God, in His mercy, turned away from His fierce anger. What an incredible story of grace!
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- Share a story about a time when you were given a second chance.
- What are the signs that the people of Nineveh truly 'believed God'? What are the signs in your life that show you believe in God?
- How do the actions of the king of Nineveh (v. 6) remind you of Jesus?
- What are your thoughts on a God who shows compassion to those who have done great wrongs, like rapists, drug dealers, and pimps?
- Who do you consider your enemies? Does this story change the way you see them? What would it take for you to view your enemies differently?
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