Jonah 3
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When they actually listen (Jonah 3:1-5, 10)
There’s something that’s even stranger than being a prophet.
Repentance at the heart (3B) (Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20)
There’s a whole lotta repenting going on in these texts.
Preaching about the kingdom of God is urgent (Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20)
This week’s readings challenge us to adopt a particular posture.
A time to shout and a time to whisper
There’s a place in society for prophetic denunciation. There’s also a place for restraint.
A time to shout and a time to whisper
There’s a place in society for prophetic denunciation. There’s also a place for restraint.
One story, three ways
Robert Gregg traces five scriptural stories as they were later understood by commentators—Jewish, Christian, and Muslim.
One story, three ways
Robert Gregg traces five scriptural stories as they were later understood by commentators—Jewish, Christian, and Muslim.
Leaving Nineveh: The last days of Christians in Mosul
Three faiths esteem Jonah, whom God sent to the city now called Mosul.
Leaving Nineveh: The last days of Christians in Mosul
Three faiths esteem Jonah, whom God sent to the city now called Mosul.
Sunday, January 22, 2012: Jonah 3:1–5, 10; Mark 1:14–20
Simon and Andrew immediately left their nets and followed. If only we could respond so quickly.
The wrong way to protest
It's easy—from the comfort of my desk, where I’m healthy, well fed and securely employed—to experience a sense of "enough," as I wrote last week. It’s easy to champion compassion, justice and peace (what's not to like?), even when it puts me at odds with a few biblical texts.
Mutant ministry: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Psalm 62:5-12
Jonah is prophetic minimalism gone amok.
Thy will be done: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1: 14-20
Those first fisher disciples left more than their nets by the seashore.