* Jonah sinned, God brought a storm, but he did not repent.

* That is, until he was found out. Look at what happened.

* He went the opposite direction, knowing he was running from God.

* The storm came, but he didn’t repent.

* The men were terrified, but he didn’t repent.

* They asked why this could be happening, but he didn’t repent.

* They gathered to draw straws, but he didn’t repent.

* It wasn’t until he was caught did he repent.

* Passive confession is a sign of impurity in your heart.

* The book of Jonah ends with Jonah being mad at God.

* It’s the “Alex Rodriguez” syndrome - he only confessed when he was caught, but still made excuses.

* Vs 17 - God was still merciful in the midst of passive confession.