Title: Lectures on Jonah/Jonah 3:7-10
Contents
1. Overview
Fasting, repentance, and supplication of the people of Nineveh appear. God's grace is given in verse 10.
C. What is the cause of God's grace? Grace is a gift, and giving a gift is free.
C. When looking at verse 10 as grace and grace, the cause is the gift of God, but the cause of verse 10
If the seal is placed in verses 7-8, it is “a price for action”. Theological insight required of the preacher
It is a text to be
2. Sermon Outline
Text: Jon 3:7-10
Title: The secret to overcoming the crisis
Main Content: True repentance is the secret of grace.
Introduction
1. We often encounter crises in our lives.
It means that we met a problem of luck. It is a term that can be easily understood without having to define it.
2. There are many causes of a crisis. However, the clear fact is that certain motives
It is a fact that, no matter what happens, if you overcome the crisis well, you will benefit yourself.
3. Let's look at the situation of the people of Nineveh.
These are those who have lived without knowing what is going on. But now there is an unmistakable crisis. Now 4
Because in 0 days the castle will be destroyed.
It was because he had already experienced the existence of the living God through Jonah. The work of Jonah
This is because begging has already been a topic of discussion throughout Nineveh.
Not only did they already know Jonah, but they were waiting for him.
4. We pray diligently when we encounter difficult situations. We pray in the morning, pray all night, and
esophagus. Sometimes it's incredibly easy to fix. But sometimes
Strangely enough, indeed, even when the problem is not solved enough to doubt the existence of God.
Yes. How do you feel when things do not work out despite praying?
The text we will ponder together today will answer our questions.
Let's focus and take a closer look.
5. Let's wait for grace under the title "The Secret of Overcoming Crisis" focusing on the main text.
.When you encounter a crisis, look at yourself (vv7-8).
A. The king of Nineveh issued a decree.
1. The content of the protocol is a problem. Several parts of the Bible introduce the protocol of the kings of the Gentiles.
The decree of King Ahasuerus that was issued to harm Mordecai, King Nebuchadnezzar in the time of Daniel
There are several types of documents such as the
It was a dragon. However, the decree of King Nineveh was completely different.
2. He commanded fasting. He forbade even water. He commanded complete fasting. Even animals.
I have included it in this order. For those who have never starved before, it is a great will.
It was a decision. It was unimaginable. Animals also needed to starve. Their state
He was in a position to end his fate with humanity.
3. They told me to wear thick burlap. It doesn't mean just changing clothes.
Originally, their bodies were always covered in extravagant clothes. They were always feasting.
He enjoyed the show and was always wearing fancy clothes to enhance the atmosphere.
The fact that those who pursued only God's fatson wear sackcloth, the oldest and symbol of suffering, is a big deal.
It's a shocking event to give a hard meaning to. This is a surprising change.
4. It was not simply a show of starving and wearing sackcloth. It was about praying to God.
I honestly don't know who God is. I just knew it through the rumors of Jonah.
Praying to Baal is a miracle
was present.
5. He commanded us to forsake evil. The real change is to forsake evil.
He rebuked the religious fighters who fasted and fought (Isaiah 58).
B. We, too, should take care of ourselves when we face a crisis.
1. The people of Nineveh were clearly the result of their own choices.
It was profitable. But they did not give up. Let's never resign. Let's not give up.
Do not be discouraged. You must have awe for life.
2. If there is a way that you can do, try until the end.
What can we do? First, let's examine our relationship with God.
Were there any abnormalities in the relationship? I cannot simply conclude that my suffering is my fault.
Because sometimes even the righteous suffer. Therefore, we must examine our relationship with God.
C. Did you have a time of reverence in your daily life?
3. What is my current behavior in light of the Word? Is there any ethical problem?
Haven't you made contact with the world? If you had to choose between the Lord and the world, what would you choose?
If you are clothed with the lusts of the flesh, you should throw them off.
Even if it's hard, you have to wear "sackcloth". Linen clothes are old-fashioned clothes.
I don't know. Linen clothes mean a complete rejection of the world's eyes. Linen clothes are embarrassing.
Self-esteem hurts. But we have to let go of “self”. Let go of our pride.
It can fly. Wear sackcloth, not linen.
[Life's crisis is a new opportunity. So, when you meet life's crisis, "Let's look at ourselves".
However, there can be no crisis of life for the saints. Why?]
.Crisis is a golden opportunity to experience God's grace (9-10).
A. The king of Nineveh expected God's grace more than his own merits.
1. Even though the king of Nineveh took all necessary measures to repent, there was no one who said, “Who knows?”
took the tax
2. The king did everything he could in his power. In verse 8, he
He told them to leave the road, and commanded them to cry out to the Lord with all their might. This is the “one
There was hope that he might change his mind and "make them not perish."
Because.
3. King Nineveh's "maybe" expectation and belief is the "maybe" of the Gentile captain mentioned in 1:6
It is completely different from the expectation.
B. Grace is not a price.
1. Salvation is not human merit. Now that I have repented, God will
The attitude that it is your turn to give is an act of denying God's grace.
is not a fair trade. The only basis for forgiveness is the cross of Jesus Christ.
The basis is also only the cross of Jesus. Even my faith in the cross and my repentance
It is the fact that it is the grace that God bestowed on us. Therefore, we receive God’s grace, and I fast.
Just like the right you deserve just because you did something, wore sackcloth, or sat in ashes.
shouldn't be done
2. We sometimes tremble while having special prayer meetings, fasting prayers, and all-night prayers.
Wow, that's a good thing. This work is not done by anyone, only by God's grace.
But there is a problem. We are trying to present this as a condition of trade with God.
It's an attitude I want to hear." Because I fasted on the 00th day, I prayed at dawn on the 00th, I had to stay all night on the 00th.
Therefore, they have the same attitude that God will surely give grace.
Is it? If you are blessed because of such an act, it is "merit", not "grace" at all.
is.
3. Every good thing that God gives us has a price according to his sovereign decision.
These are the gifts of grace that we receive without mercy.
There is no basis or right to ask. The grace we receive is all based on the merits of the cross of the Lord.
It is just a gift of God's infinite love.
4. The “maybe” attitude is an expression of true repentance and humility. And the grace of God
The source of blessing is "the hope of God's sovereign grace."
If we have done anything good, even a little, we must say, “Let us make a wish and
“It is the grace of God that wants to help us” (Philippians 2:13). This is nothing but our duty.
C (Luke 7:10). Therefore, we use works as a basis for reward claiming God's grace.
It cannot be tolerated (Luke 17:9).
5. Blessed are the poor in spirit. The poor in spirit sit on the ashes.
He is a man who has nothing. Such a man is never a proud man.
C. Like the people of Nineveh, let us cast away all pride and pride.
Let's not become a life. Let's not become a person who lives for the body.
6. The salvation of Nineveh was due to God's forgiveness. The background of God's forgiveness
This is important because the people of Nineveh "turned away from their evil way."
One deed is not the basis of salvation. However, the fact that good works are the evidence of true repentance and faith.
is (James 2:24-26).
conclusion
1. Even if you face a life crisis due to your own mistakes, don't despair. Let's have hope.
2. The people of Nineveh were not in a position to ask for God's forgiveness.
It was a shameful wish.
3. But I knew the disposition of God who forgave their Jonah. We can know God too.
Come on, let's do our best to know the Lord.
4. Let's not say, "Because I did this and this."
Let's confess that we became like this because we depended on it. And let's bear the fruit of true repentance. Hunger
It is difficult and painful. Refrain from greed. Linen clothes are gritty and embarrassing. It is uncomfortable. Maybe
The life of faith is sometimes painful like fasting or wearing sackcloth. Let's know this.