Why Jonah Was Angry When God Saved Nineveh
In this episode, Pastor Mike explains why Jonah was angry when God spared the people of Nineveh instead of judging them. The answer lies in Jonah’s deep personal and national wounds—Nineveh represented Israel’s brutal enemies, making God’s mercy hard for Jonah to accept. This discussion highlights the tension between justice and grace, and how God’s compassion often confronts our desire for judgment.The episode also addresses whether biblical promises about Israel’s protection apply to the people, the land, or both. Drawing from Scripture, Pastor Mike explains the survival of Israel as a people throughout history and God’s covenant faithfulness regarding the land, emphasizing that God’s promises are irrevocable.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/
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Do you ever feel like you are waiting forever for God to answer your prayers? Do you ever wonder how long you have to wait for his promises to be fulfilled? You are not alone. Even the most godly men in the Bible had to wait and even wondered if a promise would come to pass.
It is during these times that God does his greatest work in us. Learn about God's promises, why we can trust them and how they will always come to pass...always.
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Featured Offer
Do you ever feel like you are waiting forever for God to answer your prayers? Do you ever wonder how long you have to wait for his promises to be fulfilled? You are not alone. Even the most godly men in the Bible had to wait and even wondered if a promise would come to pass.
It is during these times that God does his greatest work in us. Learn about God's promises, why we can trust them and how they will always come to pass...always.
Be sure to request the book All the Promises of the Bible by Herbert Lockyer with your generous donation this month.
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