The epic of Jonah is timeless. Throughout history people from all walks of life have been drawn to this story, but we believe the message of Jonah is prefect fit our present moment. Jonah’s exaggerated expressions and larger than life swings in mood will resonate with you. Jonah’s association with religion yet spiritual and racial bigotry will sound all too familiar to you. Jonah’s journey to the depths and the display of the LORD’s grace will invite you under the waters — the place where many of us still need to go.
In the final chapter of Jonah, the Lord appoints all things necessary to provoke Jonah to honesty. The radical mercy of God is beyond what the prophet can stomach. Pastor Trent helps us see that the compassion of the Lord God is strong enough to weather critique, complaint, and coldness.
