Jonah Chapters 3-4 “Becoming a Champion for Christ” Are you giving your best effort to the Kingdom of God? Jonah’s “do-over”, Jon 3:1-3 Not his best effort, :4 Nineveh’s response, :5-9 God’ response, :10 Jonah is spiritually sick, 4:1-3 God tenderly teaches Jonah a lesson, :4-11 How do we become a Champion for Christ? (Phil 2:5, John 4:4, Mt 20:28, Gal 6:6, John 20:21, 2 Tim 1:7, Rev 21:1-4 and 2 Cor 4:18) Are you giving your best effort to the Kingdom of God? Jonah’s “do-over”, Jon 3:1-3 Not his best effort, :4 Nineveh’s response, :5-9 God’ response, :10 Jonah is spiritually sick, 4:1-3 God tenderly teaches Jonah a lesson, :4-11 How do we become a Champion for Christ? (Phil 2:5, John 4:4, Mt 20:28, Gal 6:6, John 20:21, 2 Tim 1:7, Rev 21:1-4 and 2 Cor 4:18)

Are you giving your best effort to the Kingdom of God? Book 2 Motto: Book 1 Motto:

Jonah Chapters 3-4 “Becoming a Champion for Christ” Jonah’s “do-over”, Jon 3:1-3 – Ever wish….? – Dumbest thing we’ll ever do….. – But God is….. – Paul said? (Phil 3:13-14) – Jonah got a “Do-over” – and …… Jonah’s “do-over”, Jon 3:1-3 – Ever wish….? – Dumbest thing we’ll ever do….. – But God is….. – Paul said? (Phil 3:13-14) – Jonah got a “Do-over” – and ……

Jonah Chapters 3-4 “Becoming a Champion for Christ” Not his best effort, :4 – Imagine – all eternity – knowing…. – 2 Cor 5:9 – Jn 15:8 – Isa 52:7 Not his best effort, :4 – Imagine – all eternity – knowing…. – 2 Cor 5:9 – Jn 15:8 – Isa 52:7

Jonah Chapters 3-4 “Becoming a Champion for Christ” Not his best effort, :4 – Imagine – all eternity – knowing…. – 2 Cor 5:9, Jn 15:8 – How lovely on the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who announces peace And brings good news of happiness, Who announces salvation, And says to Zion, "Your God reigns!" Isaiah 52:7 (NASB) – You? Giving your best effort? Not his best effort, :4 – Imagine – all eternity – knowing…. – 2 Cor 5:9, Jn 15:8 – How lovely on the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who announces peace And brings good news of happiness, Who announces salvation, And says to Zion, "Your God reigns!" Isaiah 52:7 (NASB) – You? Giving your best effort?

Jonah Chapters 3-4 “Becoming a Champion for Christ” Nineveh’s response, :5-9 – Never give up on a lost person – Paul’s example…. – Salvation – person and the Holy Spirit – Our job…. Be faithful – share / shine / serve – Mt 28:19-20 – Stephen Grellet Nineveh’s response, :5-9 – Never give up on a lost person – Paul’s example…. – Salvation – person and the Holy Spirit – Our job…. Be faithful – share / shine / serve – Mt 28:19-20 – Stephen Grellet

Jonah Chapters 3-4 “Becoming a Champion for Christ” Nineveh’s response, :5-9 (was to repent / follow) God’ response, :10 – God is a merciful God!!!! (1 Tim 2:4, Ezek 33:11 ) – John 3:16 – John 3:17 – John 10:10-11 – God is a merciful God. – Never give up on anyone! (because God loves them!) – Keep sharing the gospel!(because God loves them!) Nineveh’s response, :5-9 (was to repent / follow) God’ response, :10 – God is a merciful God!!!! (1 Tim 2:4, Ezek 33:11 ) – John 3:16 – John 3:17 – John 10:10-11 – God is a merciful God. – Never give up on anyone! (because God loves them!) – Keep sharing the gospel!(because God loves them!)

Jonah Chapters 3-4 “Becoming a Champion for Christ” Jonah is spiritually sick, 4:1-3 – Eyes – Ears – Feet – Hands – Tongue Lost his vision of heaven Forgot his own past (Rom 5:8) Jonah is spiritually sick, 4:1-3 – Eyes – Ears – Feet – Hands – Tongue Lost his vision of heaven Forgot his own past (Rom 5:8)

Jonah Chapters 3-4 “Becoming a Champion for Christ” God tenderly teaches Jonah a lesson, :4-11 – People are more important than things – When our preference > God’s…. we are not champions for Christ! – Every time we sin, our will takes preference over the will of God – That is not what a Champion for Christ does God tenderly teaches Jonah a lesson, :4-11 – People are more important than things – When our preference > God’s…. we are not champions for Christ! – Every time we sin, our will takes preference over the will of God – That is not what a Champion for Christ does

Jonah Chapters 3-4 “Becoming a Champion for Christ” How do we become a Champion for Christ – Phil 2:5, Think – John 4:4, Set priorities – Mt 20:28, Serve – Gal 6:2, Bear one another’s burdens – John 20:21, Embrace our mission – 2 Tim 1:7, Don’t be afraid – Rev 21:1-4 and 2 Cor 4:18, Keep our eyes on the prize You?... Are you a Champion for Christ? How do we become a Champion for Christ – Phil 2:5, Think – John 4:4, Set priorities – Mt 20:28, Serve – Gal 6:2, Bear one another’s burdens – John 20:21, Embrace our mission – 2 Tim 1:7, Don’t be afraid – Rev 21:1-4 and 2 Cor 4:18, Keep our eyes on the prize You?... Are you a Champion for Christ?