Jonah 4:5-11 - “The Petulant Prophet”
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Pastor Scott McArthur Scripture Reading Romans 9:14-24 Summary: Jonah sits east of Nineveh waiting to watch its destruction, still angry that God spared the city. When God appoints a plant for shade, Jonah rejoices, but when a worm destroys it and a scorching wind beats down on him, he again wants to die. God rebukes Jonah's misplaced pity for the plant versus his lack of compassion for Nineveh's 120,000 people and animals, using an argument from lesser to greater. Jonah has forgotten God's sovereign control, relentless compassion, and concern for souls—believers must not forget these truths either, but instead share God's compassion for the lost rather than clinging to self-centered comfort and anger. Scripture references: Jonah 4:5-11; Jonah 4:1-3; Jonah 3:10; Jonah 1:4; Jonah 1:17; Jonah 3:1; 2 Corinthians 12:7-9; Job 2:10; Romans 8:28; Galatians 4:13; Philippians 1:12; Ephesians 2:4-5; Nahum 3:19 Automatically generated. May contain errors.
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