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Part 2: Next Level

LOVE IN ACTION

PART 2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Jonah 2

1. YOU CAN’T OUTRUN GOD.

“Now the Lord had arranged for a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was inside the fish for three days and three nights.” Jonah 1:17 (NLT)

2. GOD IS GENEROUS IN HIS GRACE TO BRING YOU BACK.

“Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from inside the fish.” Jonah 2:1 (NLT)

“He said, ‘I cried out to the Lord in my great trouble, and He answered me. I called to You from the land of the dead, and Lord, You heard me!’” Jonah 2:2 (NLT)

“And the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.”           Jonah 2:10 (NIV)

3. HOW DO WE MOVE TO THE NEXT LEVEL SPIRITUALLY?   

“Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them.  But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you.  What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the Lord’.” Jonah 2:8-9 (NIV)

“This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God’s wonderful grace.” Colossians 1:6 (NLT)

  • Grace–an undeserved gift from an unobligated giver. 

 

“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)

  • Asks for 30 Days of Love in Action:

1. Participate in the church-wide reading plan on My Church on the Bible App.

2. Participate with a group or as an individual in local service projects.

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS: 

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This week’s Reading Plan and blog/podcast:

  • YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan:
    “Navigating Life’s Transitions” (4 days)  

  • Blog and Podcast: “Jonah and Spiritual Transformation” 

Love In ActionDr. John Gerlach