Without Knowing

Text: Jonah 3 In this sermon, we look at Jonah 3, which is a chapter of hope. In it, Jonah is told, yet again, to go to Nineveh; he goes, preaches the message that God gives to him, and the Ninevites repent. What makes this chapter especially interesting is the people's hope without promise. The Ninevites in particular realize the despicable nature of their ways, show signs of repentance through inward and outward action, but they don't know that God will relent. They simply know that it is the right thing to do. While we, as Christians, have assurance of our salvation in Christ and a promise of eternity with God, there are very few things we can know for certain in this life. Jonah 3 reminds us that fidelity to Christ is good, that he is merciful and kind, and that even when life takes unexpected turns, he is a faithful and good God.