Repentance

Jonah 3:1-10

1. Second chances.

• Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time: Jonah 3:1
• Jonah trusted that God would give him a message. Jonah 3:2
• On Jonah’s second chance he was obedient. Jonah 3:3

2. Believing God.

• The people of Nineveh believed God; their belief moved them to action. Jonah 3:5
• From the least to the greatest there was genuine repentance. Jonah 3:5
• True belief in God brings a change into our lives.

3. A God of Compassion.

• The people of Nineveh, changed their behavior, and hoped that God would respond with compassion. Jonah 3:9
• God saw what they did… Jonah 3:10
• God did not bring destruction down upon them. Jonah 3:10