Scripture from the ESV 17 And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. And the Lord appointed a great fish All Creatures, great and small, dumb and intelligent are under the command of God. This event is specially appointed, prepared, and … Continue reading The Sign of Jonah, Part VI: 1:17
Scripture from the ESV 4 But the Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship threatened to break up. 5 Then the mariners… [click to view full text] The Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea In His mercy, God sent Jonah trouble, but … Continue reading The Sign of Jonah, Part V: 1:4-16
Scripture from the ESV 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went down … Continue reading The Sign of Jonah, Part IV: 1:2-3
Scripture from the ESV 1 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up before me.” The writer of Jonah will thematically link his story to that of creation and redemption. Creation: When God … Continue reading The Sign of Jonah, Part III: 1:1-2
I have been upon rough seas and swallowed whole by a great fish. Only, the belching forth was my own work. A bit of a stomach bug is going about, and I received a share in it for my birthday today. The story of the cross may refer to Christ’s passion or to the totality of the Gospel. Talk about one … Continue reading The Sign of Jonah, Part II: Typology
We are studying the book of Jonah for lent at Cornerstone. For the first sermon in the series our pastor, Nate Shurden, focused on the futility of fleeing God. This was just what I needed to hear. Lent is never a season I look forward to. By this time of year, I am often emotionally … Continue reading The Sign of Jonah, Part I: God’s Faithfulness
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love Endures forever… …to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt his love endures forever Psalm 136 vs.1 & 10 (NIV) 3. … Continue reading On Our Preference for the First Born: The Anagogical
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love Endures forever… …to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt his love endures forever Psalm 136 vs.1 & 10 (NIV) 3. … Continue reading On Our Preference for the First Born: The Moral
“When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited.” … Continue reading Disdain
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” 2nd Corinthians 7:10 Saul fails to carry out the Lord’s command, and so Samuel communicates God’s decision to remove him from the throne. Though he affects repentance, and indeed does regret his loss, we can see that he is … Continue reading Not to Presume upon Grace: Beware the Way of the Double-minded
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