Going our own way rather than God’s way is always the wrong direction. How do we follow God’s right way more often, for more purpose and passion? It starts with repentance.

Notes And Next Steps

Jonah 2:8-10  + Part 2 of the series “Jonah & The City"

Recap from Jonah chapter one: 

• • 5 greats and the Greatest (Jonah 1)
  • A few things about Nineveh and God (Jonah 1:1,2)
  • A few things about Jonah and us (Jonah 1:3,9,17)

“Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the Lord.’” (Jonah 2:8,9)

1. Reluctant about God.
2. Ran away.
3. Rescued by God’s love.
4. Repentance is redirection.
5. Rejoice with thanks, praise and serving.

SPIRITUAL NEXT STEP

Search for a song on YouTube by Christian artist Matt Redman called Your Grace Finds Me. It explores all kinds of moments of life where God’s grace is faithful, and maybe you didn’t realize it. Listen to it. What moment mentioned in the song resonates with your faith journey?

Discussion Questions

1. Search for a song on YouTube by Christian artist Matt Redman called Your Grace Finds Me. It explores all kinds of moments of life where God’s grace is faithful, and maybe you didn’t realize it. Listen to it. What moment mentioned in the song resonates with your faith journey?
2. What is repentance? Rate your skill level when it comes to repentance on a scale of 1 (lousy) to 10 (perfect). How could you improve just one point this week (unless you’re perfect)?
3. Read Jonah chapter 2. What are some exemplary qualities in this prayer of Jonah?
4. Work as a family or LifeGroup and write a prayer that contains these 5 elements: Reluctant, Run, Rescued, Repent and Rejoice. Share it electronically with each other through the week, and with a friend who needs Jesus.