Keltys Worship Service, July 18, 2021

Series Title: Up from the Pit!

Text: Jonah 4:5-11

Title: God of Compassion

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Big Idea: The Cross bids us to come and die.  

Structure

Vs. 5 – Jonah watches hopefully for God’s wrath

Vv. 6-8 – Divine Lesson (The Lord’s Teaching)

Vv. 9-11 – Divine Explanation (The Lord’s Heart)

• Why is the doctrine of God’s sovereignty so important for God’s church?

–   This doctrine is meant to __________ us!

• This doctrine is meant to ___________ us!
• This doctrine is meant to _____________ us!
• This doctrine is meant to invoke ______________ in us!
• This doctrine is meant to _________ us!

• What’s going on with Jonah?

– Jonah was more concerned with his plan!

– Jonah was more concerned with his circumstances (i.e., comfort level)!

– Jonah was more concerned with his will!

• What is the Lord teaching Jonah?

• How does Jonah 4:5-11 point to Jesus?

• Jesus is our compassionate __________!

See Mark 6:34

– The gospel declares God’s sovereignty in __________!

See Acts 2:23; John 10:27-29

– Christ, the King, exercises His sovereignty through His ________!

See Matthew 28:18-20

Discussion Questions:

1. How have you responded to God’s compassion expressed through the saving work of Jesus Christ?  How do you continue to respond?
2. How are you putting to death “self”?  How can you grow here?
3. How are you seeking to align your heart more and more with the Lord’s heart?