God Graciously Forgives

God Graciously Forgives
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 9/19/2021
Jonah 3:1–10

Sermon Theme: The prophet of God warns of a coming judgment and calls the people to repent and believe. On the basis of their repentance, God withholds His righteous judgment. All of this points forward to a greater prophet, a greater judgment, and a greater salvation.

I. THE PROPHET WARNS OF JUDGMENT - (3:1–4)
    A. Jonah Called by God - (Jonah 3:1–2)
    B. Jonah Responds to God - (Jonah 3:3)
    C. Jonah Calls Nineveh to Repent - (Jonah 3:4)

II. THE PEOPLE OF NINEVEH REPENT - (3:5–9)
    A. The People Repent - (Jonah 3:5)
    B. The King Repents - (Jonah 3:6–8)
    C. The King Understands Grace - (Jonah 3:9)

III. THE LORD WITHHOLDS JUDGMENT - (3:10)
    A. God Accepts Their Repentance - (Jonah 3:10a)
    B. God Relents of His Judgment - (Jonah 3:10b)