One More, `Gain

05/03/2025 1h 0min

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3:51 Alright So Boom!5:40 Jonah 3 1-2A Second TimeSecond Chance?MercyRedeemingVery Close Command as in Jonah 1Where to goWhat to doNot why this timeBut Notes the wordsMeant to elicit a question (What will he do this time?)16:28 Jonah 3 3-5Straightaway Jonah RespondsAroseWent to NinevehAs the LORD commandedNineveh is BigThree days journey, Jonah goes one day thoWhat does that mean?Only covered a third of the way?Did not completely follow through?What about the rest of the folks?Hinges on the translation of journey. Some mean journey to be through the city, others think it is a day to travel, a day in and a day back. Still others think this includes following protocol of checking in with the city and waiting prior to going throughout the city. Delivers the message5 words in Hebrew40 Days (timeline)City Overthrown (result if nothing changes) - turned over, demolishedWhat do you think should be in the message?Seems extremely minimalBut nothing today that Jonah was disobedient. I think we have to believe that this is what the LORD told him to say. Their ResponseThe people of Nineveh Believed GodThey repented - fasted and put on sackcloth  (Matt 12 41, Luke 11 32)All inclusive - is this a summation statement - potentiallyJonah spoke and God worked (not elaborate or drawn out)38:47 Jonah 3 6-9The King of NinevehWord Reached HimKing Responded (personally)King’s Decree (Proclamation that was published)He serious, animals can’t even eatHe serious, animals putting on sackclothAlmost seems like he expects the animals to call out mightily to GodRepent - turn from evil and violence Not A done deal - if God does not turn His anger they will perishFear of the LORD (like the sailors)No control, hope to be heard54:33 Jonah 3 10God sawGod relentedGod did not overthrow NinevehMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: WDUZARYUHWMKKMU3