When the Word of God Comes

Follow Along with the Message

"The word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 'Arise, go to Ninevah the great city and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me.'  But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord.  So he went down to Joppa, found a ship which was going to Tarshish, paid the fare and went down into it to go with them to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord."

Personal story.  God at work in us.

The word of God comes to us.

--Word of AUTHORITY

     "When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority."--Matthew 7:28-29

     ex--out of,  ousia--existence, being

     " 'Is not My word like fire?' declares the Lord, 'like a hammer which shatters a rock?' "--Jeremiah 23:29

     "For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction."--1 Thessalonians 1:5

--Word of JUDGEMENT

     Tolerance AND judgement

     "But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgement to come, Felix became frightened and said, 'Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you.' "--Acts 24:25

     "We must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body."--2 Corinthians 5:10

--Word of COMPASSION

     The great work of salvation

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   The continuing work of sanctification in the people of God

     2 Kings 14:25.  Jonah has been a prophet for a long time.  Significant responsibilities.

     Still MUCH in his heart that is unsanctified.

     When God calls you to be disloyal to you.

     "To obey is better than sacrifice."--1 Samuel 15:22