The Prophet Who Ran Away

Hatred on SermonAudio · Nov 1, 2026 · 37m

This sermon examines the narrative of Jonah fleeing from God's commission to Nineveh, using the prophet's disobedience as a lens to explore the human tendency to reject divine calls. The central argument posits that running from God is driven by a lack of compassion for the lost and a spirit of self-righteousness, contrasting Jonah's hatred for the wicked with God's sovereign mercy. By referencing Romans and Psalm 139, the message emphasizes that there is no escape from God's presence and that disobedience leads to a downward spiral of spiritual misery and wasted life. The tone is both…