Text: Jonah 4:1-11
Main Idea: God's unrelenting grace for sinners transforms them to be centered on Him and His purposes.
- A God-centered life delights in God's ways and character. (vs 1-4)
- Exodus 34:5-7; Num. 14:18; 2 Chron. 30:9; Neh. 9:17; Psa. 86:15, 103:8, 111:4, 112:4, 116:5, 145:8; Joel 2:13
- A God-centered life finds comfort in God Himself, not in His gifts. (vs 5-9)
- Job 1:21-22; Philippians 4:12-13
- A God-centered life shares God's compassion for sinners. (vs 10-11)
- Matthew 9:36-38; Matthew 10:29-31
Discussion Questions: Why was Jonah so angry with God? When have you been angry with God? Why? "Do you do well to be angry?" How does it affect your disposition toward the difficult people in your life when you consider the gracious character of God (merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster)? Are there gifts in your life that are comforting you instead of God Himself? Who are your "neighbors" right now? How could you share God's grace with them this week? Who could you invite to church with you on Easter Sunday?