Jonah: Hide and Seek

Jonah 1:1–17

Introduction:

Why do adults often think that stories in the Bible (like Jonah) are for children?

Vs. 1–3

What is it in your life right now that God has called you to do – and trust Him with it – that you're running away from?

What was Jonah's view of the Ninevites and why? Who do you tend to view in the same way?

How do you run or escape from God's commands? What is your Tarshish?

Vs 4–5

What simple "next step" are you falling asleep on?

Have you given up on God's plans because you've settled for the storms? What needs to change in order for you to realize God does have a better plan for you?

What's the danger in pretending we don't know what God is calling us to do? Is procrastinating disobedience?

Vs 6–15

Others are affected when we sin; especially those closest to us. How does this reality help you make the right decisions?

Who do you need to communicate with in order to restore the broken relationship because of your sin?

Vs 16–17

What people in your life do you think God wants to reach, and can use your confession and repentance in order to do so?

When was the last time God nudged you to speak his truth to someone who needed to hear it? How did you respond?

What storms have you faced in your life that reshaped how you understood God and the world?

Conclusion:

What step are you going to take as you leave rGroup today/tonight? Share how the group can support you.