August 11, 2024
How Not To Talk To Your Friends About Jesus | Jonah 2
In The Belly Of The Beast
What do you do when you’re between a rock and a hard place? Jonah the prophet, did what most of us do—he prayed. Even though he was running from God and was prepared to die rather than obey what God had called him to do, when push came to shove, Jonah prayed. Prayer is a powerful thing to do when you want and need your life to change.
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- When was the last time you were between a rock and a hard place? Share that story and how you responded in that moment.
- “God provided a huge fish." This was likely not the type of rescue Jonah had in mind. Has God ever used a tough situation (and maybe some tight quarters!) to help you gain a clearer perspective on life? Explain.
- “I have been banished from Your sight.” What would be the most honest prayer you could offer to God right now? Take a moment to reflect, then share your prayer with the group.
- "But You, LORD my God, brought my life up from the pit.” Many people think that faith in God will give them what they want, but God often has something much better in mind. Have you experienced this in your own life?
- Write a fuller prayer - one that is honest and transparent before God, asking for His intervention and surrendering all outcomes into His hands. Consider sharing your prayer with someone else.
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