Text: Jonah 3

1. Re-Commissioned 3:1-5

A. A Second Chance v. 1-5
1. God does not give up on us v. 1
2. Failure is not final v. 1
3. Mission delayed is not mission denied v.2
B. Complete Obedience 3:3-5
1. Accepted the mission v. 3
2. Delivered the message v. 4
3. Made an impact v. 5

2. A Radical Response 3:6-9

A. A Picture of Brokenness: The King v. 6
1. Steps away from power ("arose")
2. Sheds his symbol of significance ("removes his robe")
3. Fully identifies with his sin ("sack cloth and ashes")
B. His kingdom v.7-9 The Decree:
1. A call to holy desperation v. 7
2. A call to repent v. 8-9

3. A Tender God 3:10

A. His attention v. 10a
B. His heart v. 10b
C. His mercy v. 10c

Here's what we need to remember: God loves us and is in constant pursuit of us... He has not given up on us... His arms are open wide!