Although we are loved as individuals, Jesus also has a special love for His people. He formed the church (the people), takes responsibility for it, cares for it and loves it.Matthew 16:15-18.Ephesians 5:22-33.1 Peter 2:24.John 15:3.1 Corinthians 10:16-17.

A look at three stories in Luke 7 that all have a similar thread. What does God owe us? What do we deserve? What debt do we owe? How do we compare our debt to the debt of others?Luke 7:1-10,28-30,36-50.Ephesians 2:1,12.

Our culture makes an idol out of love. It lets each person define love their own way. When it comes to love, we want to invest in something that will last and have meaning. Jesus unashamedly says we must love Him more than anything or anyone else.Proverbs 31:30.1 Peter 3:3-4.Proverbs 18:22.1 Corinthians 7:7.Matthew 10:37.Luke 14:25-26.Ephesians 5:31-32.1 Corinthians 7:32-35.1 Corinthians 7:29-31.

A successful, powerful war general has a secret wound that is incurable. Yet an insignificant, captive servant girl chooses to inform him of hope. 2 Kings 5:1-19.Philippians 2:3-8.

What the people of Nineveh hoped, Jonah knew, and God did. God is One who relents from destruction. He doesn't delight in the death of the wicked. He desires relationship with us, and His love is unrelenting.Jonah 3:9-10.Genesis 6:5-6.Jonah 4:1-3.Jonah 4:9-11.Joel 2:12-13.Joel 2:25-26.Jeremiah 18:7-12.Matthew 23:37.Ephesians 2:7.Romans 8:37-39.

Jonah comments that those who cling to vain idols, leave behind the gracious love that could have been theirs. This is sadly true. Jesus also speaks of choosing who our master is, our sin, or God.Jonah 2:8.Habakkuk 2:18.Romans 1:21-23.Matthew 6:24.Jude 1:4.Matthew 6:19.Matthew 6:33.Matthew 7"13-14.Matthew 7:21-23.1 John 5:13.

Jonah and others in the Bible struggled with suicidal thoughts and depression. There is hope in Christ, and support in other believers when we experience these emotions.Jonah 1:4-5.Jonah 4:1,3.Jonah 4:8-9.Mark 5:5,13.Mark 9:20-22.Numbers 11:11,13.2 Kings 19:4,10.Philippians 1:18-27.2 Corinthians 1:8-10.Romans 14:7-8.

Jonah struggled with anger. Not all anger is sin. Man's anger doesn't produce the righteousness God desires.Jonah 3:10-4:4.Jonah 4:8-9.John 2:13-16.Luke 9:51-56.Ephesians 4:26-27.James 1:19-20.Proverbs 22:24-25.

In the Bible we sometimes see the first encounter people have with the true and living God. With their limited knowledge and experience, it can be surprising what they say and do, demonstrating sometimes great faith.Jonah 1:1-14.Jonah 3:8-9.Romans 10:13.Galatians 6:7-8.John 9:2-3.Proverbs 9:10.Genesis 9:6.Genesis 18:24-25.Job 42:2.Psalm 135:6.Matthew 5:33-34,37.2 Corinthians 5:15.

It would be unfortunate to know the details of Jesus' arrival, and miss out on the benefits of why He came.Galatians 2:21.John 3:16-21.John 1:12.