Majoring in the Minors (Minor Prophets)Jonah: The Truth about Our PrejudicesJuly 1, 2012Please turn in your Bibles to the Prophecy of Jonah In original language, Jonah and 14 other OT books begin with “and”.App: Let “and” serve as a reminder that this is the continuing story of God’s great love and mercy.Evidence that Jonah is literal and not fictional1.2Kings 14:25: Presents him as literal 2.Matthew 12:42, Luke 11:32: a model of Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection 3.The style of the book itself suggests it is to be taken as factSuggested Key Verse: Jonah 4:11“…Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke 6:27-28The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2Peter 3:9App: Luke 24:46-48He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. App: Is there anyone whom the thought of God pardoning them would enrage you? Might God be calling you to them?Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 1Timothy 1:15bBut God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8“I will raise my throne above the stars of God…” Isaiah 14:13b“God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened,and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:5What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?