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
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