Jonah 4:1-4 - “A Nuclear Meltdown”
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Pastor Scott McArthur New Testament Reading Luke 15:11-32 Summary: Jonah, having preached to Nineveh and seen God relent from judgment, becomes furiously angry rather than rejoicing. He confesses accurate theology, quoting that God is gracious, merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and forgiving, yet resents God displaying that mercy toward his enemies, even asking to die. God probes him with the question, "Do you do well to be angry?" exposing a heart disconnected from sound doctrine, like a child's tantrum over not getting his way. True transformation, not just a successful mission, is God's goal for Jonah and for us. Examine whether anger at God's providence masks sinful self-centeredness, and bring that anger honestly to the Lord, remembering that the mercy Jonah resented is fully displayed at the cross. Scripture references: Jonah 3:4; Jonah 3:5; Jonah 3:10; Jonah 4:1-4; Exodus 34:6-7; Romans 6:23; Luke 15:11-32; Ephesians 4:26; Romans 3:26 Automatically generated. May contain errors.
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