Jonah

We often envision Jesus as a teacher, but rarely do we imagine him giving people a homework assignment. However, that’s exactly what he does in this passage. He gives his listeners a metaphor to [...]

Then the Lord God provided a vine and made it grow up over Jonah to give shade for his head to ease his discomfort, and Jonah was very happy about the vine.  But at [...]

Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a [...]

But God said to Jonah, “Do you do well to be angry for the plant?” And he said, “Yes, I do well to be angry, angry enough to die.” Jonah 4:9 Does God ask [...]

Jonah went out of the city and sat to the east of the city and made a booth for himself there. He sat under it in the shade, till he should see what would [...]

Jonah went out and sat down at a place east of the city.  There he made himself a shelter, sat in its shade and waited to see what would happen to the city.  Then [...]

Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, For he is gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger and abounding in love, And he relents from sending calamity. Joel 2:13 [...]

“With what shall I come before the Lord,    and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings,    with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with [...]

But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious,    slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Turn to me and be gracious to me;    give your strength to your servant, [...]