1. Desperation Jonah chapter 2 Jonah

2. background Jonah – almost entirely narrative Event happened around 800-780 BC

3. background Jonah tells us things about God Jonah exposes deep things about ourselves

4. background The nature of the fish How did Jonah get into this mess? He disobeyed GodHe disobeyed God He kept silent when he should have spoken He neglected to pray The nature of the fish How did Jonah get into this mess? He disobeyed God He kept silent when he should have spoken He neglected to pray

5. Rediscover the presence of God in your life Jonah “cried out” to the Lord v2 Admitted he was desperate v2 Jonah prayed in faith

6. Reposition the word of God in your life

7. Seek out fellowship with other Christ-followers Jonah’s part - return to a place of genuine worship (v4) God’s part – lifting us from the pit (v6) Jonah’s part – keeping promises (v9b) Jonah’s part - return to a place of genuine worship (v4) God’s part – lifting us from the pit (v6) Jonah’s part – keeping promises (v9b)

8. Re-sate your promises (v8-9)

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