Jonah Chapter 4

Jonah Chapter 4

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Introduction:  In Chapter 3, Jonah was given the commission a second time to go and preach the message to Nineveh. This time he did arise and did what God had commanded.  And the great thing was that the people, even to the King, heard the message and repented of their sins and came back to the Lord. Oh that all who hear the gospel message might do the same and be saved. 

Chapter 4 is the record of God dealing with one individual in a very personal way.  Instead of rejoicing at what had just transpired, we see Jonah in chapter 4 upset and angry over the tender loving kindness of God. In this chapter Jonah was made to realize that God in His love and compassion for others was not only gracious and infinite, but also reasonable and just, according to His own sovereign purpose and will.
 
I.  A Displeased Servant of God    

Jonah 4:1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.

Jonah shows his displeasure with an angry outrage. Jonah was extremely unhappy over the results in Nineveh. While the city was no doubt rejoicing over God's divine demonstration of His unfailing mercy, Jonah was upset and frustrated. Jonah's outrage over what had happened is emphasized by describing him being "exceedingly" displeased and "very" angry. He should have fallen on his knees in gratitude and praise to God for Nineveh's preservation. The Bible teaches there is joy in heaven over "one sinner that repenteth".

Luk 15:7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

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