Jonah

McDonald looks at who the Pharasiees think Jesus is in Matthew 12:38 when they ask for a sign. He explores the sign of Jonah and what it means, by reading Jonah 2:1-9. McDonald shows that God has acted to save us, and the right response is to say thanks, and to live in obedience. Talk is followed by questions., Cassette label reads : "Jonah. Talk 2. Jonah 1:17-2:10 A sign that you should believe David McDonald 18-5-03" Box label reads : "How big is your God? A series on Jonah David McDonald Crossroads Christian Church 11/5/03-1/6/03"

McDonald recaps the earlier talks. He explores the idea of God repenting or relenting, because God delights to show mercy. McDonald examines Jonah's response to God's character. He contrasts this to God, and shows that God's character has not changed. McDonald looks at the end of Jonah and that it is open-ended. He shows that the way we respond is important., Cassette label reads : "Jonah. Talk 4 Jonah 3:10-4:11 Avoiding religious pride David McDonald. 1-6-03" Box label reads : "How big is your God? A series on Jonah David McDonald Crossroads Christian Church 11/5/03-1/6/03"

McDonald looks at the importance of God speaking and of listening to and responding to God's word. He shows that God's plan can not be stopped. McDonald stresses God's patience in choosing to warn. He shows the right response to the warning in repentance., Cassette label reads : "Jonah. Talk 3. Jonah 3:1-9 God always keeps his promises David McDonald 25-5-03" Box label reads : "How big is your God? A series on Jonah David McDonald Crossroads Christian Church 11/5/03-1/6/03"

McDonald provides an overview of the Bible to place Jonah in it's historical and Biblical context. He explores the coming of the word of God in the latter prophets. McDonald asks the question : what happens when God speaks? He explores other references to Jonah to show the historicity of Jonah. McDonald explores the contrast in the responses between Jonah and the sailors. McDonald highlights what we can learn about God, especially that he speaks to us that he is relational, and that he is God over all. He reminds his listeners that the Word of God is not someone to run from, but one to turn to., Cassette label reads : "Jonah. Talk 1. Jonah 1:1-16 You can run but you can't hide. David McDonald. 11-5-03" Box label reads : "How big is your God? A series on Jonah David McDonald Crossroads Christian Church 11/5/03-1/6/03". Similar to m3527a