Set Us Free: A Character Study of Jonah 4:1-9

Jonah 4:1-9

This week, we focus on the Christian’s need to deal with our secret displeasures and recover ourselves from the trap of worshiping our feelings and thoughts.

Jonah is often referred to as the “Missionary Prophet” and yet his thought life was so out of sync with God’s will that he rebels at every turn. In his best moments, he is reluctant and in his worst moments, he is faithless, consumed by his emotions, obsessed with his circumstances, and full of fear. As a ministry of missions-minded young people, how do we avoid falling prey to a thought life that hinders fellowship with God and stunts fruitfulness in our lives?