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Jonah 4:1-11 | God's Heart vs. Man's Heart

We love grace—when it’s for us.
But what happens when God shows grace to them?
To the person who hurt you?
To the enemy you swore you’d never forgive?
To the people you think shouldn’t get mercy?
That’s what Jonah 4 is about.

1. Why was Jonah angry that God showed mercy to Nineveh, even after their repentance? What does this reveal about Jonah’s heart—and possibly our own—when we feel others don’t deserve grace?

2. The book of Jonah ends with a question from God. Why do you think the story concludes this way—without Jonah’s response? What might that invite us to answer in our own lives?

3. This week, I want to encourage you to take some time to read through the entire book of Jonah, alongside the devotional we've prepared for you. As you read, don’t just skim the story, sit with it. Be open, raw, and honest before the Lord, just like Jonah was in the belly of the fish. Let God meet you in the depths, challenge your assumptions, and shape your heart. And as He molds you, take time to rejoice, not just in the deliverance, but in the process of being formed by a sovereign and merciful God.

See you Sunday!
Pastor Jacy

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WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE to download the free YouVersion Bible App and begin each day with the Verse of the Day. Use helpful online tools, like blueletterbible.org or preceptaustin.org, to explore keywords, understand context, and dig deeper through cross references.