Crossroads Church
Those People! :: Ryan Howell
Anchor Verse “There are also many other things that Jesus did, but if these were to be described individually, I do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written.” John 21:24
WHAT’S THE ISSUE ANYWAY?
We have all thought or said at some point, “I just can’t stand ___________.”
Fear and anger towards the ___________ leads to elitism and dehumanization.
That Reminds Me of the Story of Jonah
The ___________ of the Lord came to Jonah and he didn’t like the sound of it.
The ___________ at sea revealed Jonah’s heart to the sailors.
Jonah would rather ___________ than love his enemies.
The great fish made a great ___________ closet.
The word of the Lord comes to Jonah again, this time he ___________.
The city ___________ and turns away from evil.
Jonah’s ___________ replaces God’s anger.
God recruited a ___________, a ___________ and a ___________ to make a point.
Don’t Miss This
God loves and died for the people we would rather ___________ than ___________.
LESSONS FROM JONAH FOR MY EVERYDAY, PEACEMAKING LIFE?
God is responsible for ___________ of creation. (1:9)
We are invited to ___________ God in the moments we feel the most alone. (2:8-10)
God shows ___________ mercy, kindness, grace and patience. (3:10) (Isaiah 58:1-12)
We have no ___________ to fear, hate and neglect those God loves, includes and died to save? (4:1-4)
HOW CAN THIS MAKE ME A BETTER HUMAN AND OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE?
We will participate in the healing of our ___________.
When we get ___________ with Nineveh, the Ninevites transform us.
When we get ___________ with Nineveh, the Ninevites transform us.
What is God inviting you into today?
1. To believe that I am loved by God and invited to a life of community and faith
2. To pray for those I don’t care to see; the ones I think of as not worthy of my time and attention
3. To intentionally live a more inclusive, loving, justice and mercy-oriented life.
Thought Provoking Questions for Groups or Personal Reflection
1. What person or attitude do you find difficult to understand or show patience towards?
2. What do you think about the depiction of the sailors and their faith verses the depiction of Jonah’s? What might you think the storyteller wants us to know about God, faith and religion?
3. Can you think of a moment or season where you felt like you were in the “belly of a great fish” and remembered God? How did you experience God in that time of darkness?
4. How can you get more proximate to the people that live in the margins or outside your social/religious circle?