God Graciously Forgives

March 6, 2016 Preacher: Steve Thiel

Topic: Jonah Passage: Jonah 3:1–10

GOD GRACIOUSLY FORGIVES
Christ Proclamation Church
Jonah 3:1-10
Sunday, March 6, 2016

Sermon Theme: The prophet of God warns of a coming judgment and calls the people to repent and believe. On the basis of their repentance, God withholds His righteous judgment. All of this points forward to a greater prophet, a greater judgment, and a greater salvation.

          I.        The Prophet Warns of Judgment – (3:1-4)

                       A.    Jonah Called by God – (vv.1-2)

                       B.    Jonah Responds to God – (v.3)

                       C.    Jonah Calls Nineveh to Repent – (v.4)

          II.     The People of Nineveh Repent – (3:5-9)

                       A.    The People Repent – (v.5)

                       B.    The King Repents – (vv.6-8)

                       C.     The King Understands Grace – (v.9)

          III.     The Lord Withholds Judgment – (3:10)

                       A.    God Accepts Their Repentance – (v.10a)

                       B.    God Relents of His Judgment – (v.10b)