The Fear of the Lord
A study of the book of Jonah
The Fear of the Lord (Jonah 4)
May 22, 2022 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Jonah 4
THE FEAR OF THE LORD BRINGS EXTRAVAGANT GRACE Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The fear of the LORD runs toward God. TEXT - Jonah 4 A. The fear of the LORD yields ridiculous transformation. • Jonah 1-3 • Psalm 51 B. Our ridiculous reluctance won’t deter God. • Jonah 3-4. • But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. Jonah 4:1 C. God’s ridiculous extravagance keeps coming. • Luke 15 • “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” Luke 15:20 D. Three Questions: • Do you know how much God loves you? • Do you how much God loves our city? • What is holding you back from loving our city?
The Fear of the Lord (Jonah 3)
May 15, 2022 • Gary Sager • Jonah 3
THE FEAR OF THE LORD – JONAH 3 Gary Sager THEME – God uses reluctant people. REVIEW 1. 2 Kings 14:23-27 – 1st mention of Jonah (vs. 26- 27) 2. Jonah 1 - Jonah’s Call and Rebellion (vs. 1-3) 3. Jonah 2 - Jonah’s Resolution (vs. 9) 4. Jonah 3 - Jonah’s 2nd Chance (vs. 1 & 2) • Jonah’s Relenting Message (vs. 4) • Nineveh’s Response (Verse 5) • The King’s Declaration (Verses 6-9) • God’s Restoration 5. Jonah 4 • Jonah’s Ridiculousness (Verses 1-3) • God’s Rejoicing (Verse 9 & 10) Jonah’s Reactions vs. God’s desired Response 1. Jonah Rebelled (Jonah 1:3) vs God wants Relationship (Hosea 6:6) 2. Jonah Relented (Jonah 2:9) vs God wanting Repentance (Psalm 51:17) 3. Jonah Resolved (Jonah 3: 3 & 4) vs God wanting Restoration (Isaiah 40:31) 4. Jonah’s Ridiculousness (Jonah 4: 1, 2 & 9) vs God’s wanting Rejoicing (Luke 15:7) Jonah 4:11 - Should I not care about the great city of Nineveh, which has more than 120,000 people who cannot distinguish between their right and their left, as well as many animals? ASK YOURSELF (NEXT STEPS) • Who/What is your Nineveh? • Are you someone else’s Nineveh? • Have you been shown mercy? "But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love that He had for us, made us alive with the Messiah even though we were dead in trespasses. You are saved by grace!" ~Ephesians 2:4-5
The Fear of the Lord (Jonah 2)
May 8, 2022 • Pastor Steve Poole • Jonah 2
THE FEAR OF THE LORD – JONAH 2 - Steve Poole THEME – Lack of the fear of the LORD leads to downfall. TEXT - Jonah 2 A. Jonah was in the pit because he didn’t fear the Lord. 1. The fear of the Lord is reverent awe that leads to obedience and sacrifice. 2. “As I walk with the Lord, I discover that God poses an ominous threat to my ego, but not to me. He rescues me from my delusions, so he may reveal the truth that sets me free. He casts me down, only to lift me up again. He sits in judgment of my sin, but forgives me nevertheless. Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, but love from the Lord is its completion.” ~ William D. Eisenhower B. Encounter the good news of Jesus 1. God hears us when we cry for help. (2:1-2) 2. God uses pits in life to draw us closer to Him (2:3-6) 3. God doesn’t abandon us in our pits (2:6) 4. Salvation belongs to the Lord! (2:9) APPLICATION 1. Where are you running from God? 2. Is there any area in your life where you feel “in the pits”? 3. How can the truth of God's compassionate love for you grow worshipful fear of the lord in your life?
The Fear of the Lord (Jonah 1)
May 1, 2022 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Jonah 1
THE FEAR OF THE LORD REORDERS LIFE - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The Fear of the Lord drives out all other fears. TEXT - Jonah 1 OUTLINE How does the Fear of the LORD drive out other fears? 1. Without the Fear of the LORD, we go down. a. Jonah 1:1-3 b. Psalm 139 c. Without Fear of the LORD, we flee God’s presence. 2. With the Fear of the LORD, we see truth. a. Jonah 1:4-10. b. Isaiah 44:6-8 c. With the Fear of the LORD, we enter God’s presence. 3. The Fear of the LORD, reorders life. a. Jonah 1:11-17 b. Deuteronomy 10:12 c. The fear of the LORD creates the desire to dwell in God’s presence. NEXT STEPS 1. Face your fears - make a list of what scares you. 2. Seek God’s presence - meditate on the story of Jonah this week. 3. Trust God to reorder your life - pray and ask God to guide you.