Jonah 1:17-2:10 - The Deep Work of God

We are in a series on the book of Jonah called Into the Depths. In this series, we are hoping to better understand the Jonah that we might better understand ourselves. I have made it a point each week to remind us that Jonah is not about a guy getting swallowed by a fish and surviving. It is also not a book about disobedience and obedience. Both elements exist in the story and are important features, but they are not the centerpieces. Jonah is a story that reveals the depths of our heart and the worst of human tendencies. The goal, however, is not to simply tell us about the worst news about ourselves; rather, it is show us the depths of God’s compassion and mercy for all. So, in the depths we see both ourselves and God. We are warned to examine our lives and our highest loves. If my highest love is God, more and more my life will look like his compassion and mercy. We are warned to examine our lives and we are invited to turn around and experience God’s love and mission.