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GP Plainfield - 09.21.25 - Course Correction, Week 2
This sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Jonah 1:17-2:10.
# Key Verses
Jonah 1:17
Jonah 2:6
Jonah 2:9
John 3:5
Questions
In the sermon, Pastor Jared mentions that 'dissent is descent' - disobedience leads to a downward spiral. Can you share a time when a small act of disobedience in your life led to bigger consequences?
Jonah describes being at 'the roots of the mountains' with 'weeds wrapped around his head.' How does this imagery help us understand the depths of despair that sin can bring?
The sermon points out that Jonah 2:6 is the hinge point ofthe entire book: 'Yet you brought up my life from the pit, O Lord my God.' How does this verse capture the essence of the gospel message?
How has God provided 'fish moments' in your life - times when He placed you in circumstances that helped you reflect on His rescue?
Pastor Jared compares Jonah's experience in the fish to being 'born again.' What similarities do you see between Jonah's experience and spiritual rebirth?
After experiencing God's rescue, Jonah says, 'Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love.' What are some modern 'vain idols' that keep people from experiencing God's love?
How might remembering our own rescue story make us more effective and motivated in sharing the gospel with others?
The sermon suggests we shouldn't stay 'comfortable in the fish' but should allow God to 'vomit us back onto dry land' for His mission. What might this look like practically in your life?
Life Application
This week, take time to write down your personal rescuestory - how God has delivered you from the consequences of sin and brought you new life. Be specific about where you were, how God intervened, and what difference it has made. Then, pray for an opportunity to share some aspect of this story with at least one person who needs to hear about God's rescuing love. Remember, you don't need to have all the theological answers - just a testimony of how God brought you up from the pit.
Key Takeaways
When we disobey God, we begin a downward trajectory away from Him - dissent is always descent.
At our lowest points, when we feel crushed by sin and shame,God is always ready to send rescue.
God often places us in quiet, reflective spaces (like Jonah in the fish) so we can internalize the beauty of our salvation.
Remembering our own rescue should motivate us to share God's steadfast love with those who are worshiping 'vain idols' and missing out on true hope.
God doesn't rescue us just for our comfort, but to redirect us toward His mission of reaching others.
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Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online
More Information ↓
Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL
Connect with us:
Website: https://gracepointe.us
Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield
Instagram: / gppchurch
YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield
Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM
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By Grace PointeThis sermon is given by GPP Campus Pastor Jared Seeland. The scripture reference is from Jonah 1:17-2:10.
# Key Verses
Jonah 1:17
Jonah 2:6
Jonah 2:9
John 3:5
Questions
In the sermon, Pastor Jared mentions that 'dissent is descent' - disobedience leads to a downward spiral. Can you share a time when a small act of disobedience in your life led to bigger consequences?
Jonah describes being at 'the roots of the mountains' with 'weeds wrapped around his head.' How does this imagery help us understand the depths of despair that sin can bring?
The sermon points out that Jonah 2:6 is the hinge point ofthe entire book: 'Yet you brought up my life from the pit, O Lord my God.' How does this verse capture the essence of the gospel message?
How has God provided 'fish moments' in your life - times when He placed you in circumstances that helped you reflect on His rescue?
Pastor Jared compares Jonah's experience in the fish to being 'born again.' What similarities do you see between Jonah's experience and spiritual rebirth?
After experiencing God's rescue, Jonah says, 'Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love.' What are some modern 'vain idols' that keep people from experiencing God's love?
How might remembering our own rescue story make us more effective and motivated in sharing the gospel with others?
The sermon suggests we shouldn't stay 'comfortable in the fish' but should allow God to 'vomit us back onto dry land' for His mission. What might this look like practically in your life?
Life Application
This week, take time to write down your personal rescuestory - how God has delivered you from the consequences of sin and brought you new life. Be specific about where you were, how God intervened, and what difference it has made. Then, pray for an opportunity to share some aspect of this story with at least one person who needs to hear about God's rescuing love. Remember, you don't need to have all the theological answers - just a testimony of how God brought you up from the pit.
Key Takeaways
When we disobey God, we begin a downward trajectory away from Him - dissent is always descent.
At our lowest points, when we feel crushed by sin and shame,God is always ready to send rescue.
God often places us in quiet, reflective spaces (like Jonah in the fish) so we can internalize the beauty of our salvation.
Remembering our own rescue should motivate us to share God's steadfast love with those who are worshiping 'vain idols' and missing out on true hope.
God doesn't rescue us just for our comfort, but to redirect us toward His mission of reaching others.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online
More Information ↓
Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL
Connect with us:
Website: https://gracepointe.us
Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield
Instagram: / gppchurch
YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield
Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM