God’s Freedom To Be God | Jonah 4:1-5 | Pastor Neil McClendon

Jun 15, 2025  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchJonah 4:1-5God’s Freedom To Be God1. God’s nature doesn’t conform to our emotions, v. 1Four things about anger…a) anger is a secondary emotionb) anger doesn’t earn me the right to be in chargec) anger turned inward becomes depressiond) anger is an invitation to identify your root idolsFour root idols… Power: a longing for influence or recognition Control: a longing to have everything go according to my plan Comfort: a longing for pleasure Approval: a longing to be accepted or desired2. God’s nature is not subject to our preferences, v. 2-3Components of a prophetic complaint…a) We accuse God of injusticeb) We point to something God said, did or didn’t do as evidencec) We request a correction of the injusticeThree things about God’s nature…1) it’s not one dimensional2) it’s not open to interpretation    • Exodus 34:6-83) it’s expressed in God’s timing    • Nahum 1:1-153. God’s nature invites self-reflection, v. 3-4Mental worship…1. What is your theology of anger?2.  Does your love of country ever over rule God’s love for the nations?3. Are you balanced in your view of God’s nature? 4. What part of your life is God’s nature inviting you to think about today?5. What kind of spiritual progress have you made over the past year?Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube