During our first of two studies on the book of Jonah, Pastor Brian reminds us that God is merciful—to the world and to His own people. Jonah is an example of one who thought he could run away and hide from the Lord, but God directed his circumstances that Jonah might return to Him. The prophet declared at the end of chapter 2 that those who cling to worthless idols forsake their own mercy. We need to return to the Lord, and keep ourselves in the love of God.