WED: “Jonah’s Prayer for Rescue”

TEXT:  JONAH 2:1-10;  JONAH 3:1-10

  1. The context of his prayer    Jonah 2:1,2
    1. After his disobedience to God’s Will
    2. Within his personal relationship with his God
    3. During the consequences of his sinful rebellion
    4. While he was suffering the chastening of his God
  2. The content of his prayer      Jonah 2:3-9
    1. He speaks of his condition
    2. He speaks of the cause
    3. He speaks of his confession
      1. He remembered the Lord
      2. He resolved not to forsake mercy
      3. He returned to being thankful
      4. He recognized his only hope
  3. The consequence of his prayer
    1. God received his prayer     Jonah 2:2;  Psalm 119:65-68, 71-72;  Psalm 34:18;  Psalm 51:17;  Isaiah 57:15
    2. God responded to his prayer   Jonah 2:10
    3. God restored him to his purpose    Jonah 3:1-10