Running from God’s Will or Becoming Fishers of Men?

Running from God’s Will or Becoming Fishers of Men?

By Phud Chambers

3-23-25

*NOTICE: The emphasis of our discussion is to see how the Written Word (Bible) and the Spoken Word (Preaching) work together to build up the believer, so when you see WORD in the questions, know it refers to the Scripture and the Sermon.

Recap: Look back for evidence of God’s word reshaping your heart and life.

1. Does anyone have a testimony to share of how God is working in your prayers for your ONE? Don’t get tired of sharing these stories and prayer requests!

Engage:  Look into the Word of God in light of Sunday’s preached sermon.

2. Read Jonah 1 as a group and discuss your initial observations of the text and sermon.

Reflect: Look deeper at the preached and written Word.

3. What is the significance for the sailors of Jonah’s sleeping during the storm? Is there any connection to today’s Christians who have a casual attitude toward telling a non-Christian relative about the love of God in Christ?

4. What does God’s calling of Jonah to Ninevah and treatment of Jonah’s disobedience reveal about God’s character and heart for the nations?

5. What do you think of Jonah’s “I fear the LORD, the God of Heaven” declaration in verse 9, in light of his current behavior? How do you see yourself in this aspect of Jonah’s character?

6. Contrast the many points of differences between Jonah and Jesus and discuss why Jesus is far greater. Consider having a group member stop and say a prayer of gratitude for the qualities of Jesus your group pointed out.

Respond: Look ahead and around to see how you can be obedient and missional.

7. Evaluate your own willingness/resistance to practically join in the mission God is calling every Christian into. What is one tangible step of obedience you can take?