Be Brave and Love People Today

July 29, 2007
The Book of Jonah
Mike Napier, Minister of Outreach & Singles

We are looking at the book of Jonah today—yes, the entire book. We must examine the entire book to understand the entire premise of the book which is God’s love for people. Jonah is an excellent Biblical example of how God does His perfect work with an imperfect instrument/tool. The book of Jonah records one of the greatest missionary/evangelism success stories in history.

A thesis statement for today’s message:
We were created and saved to be the love of God NOT just to demonstrate His love, but to be the love of God. Evangelism is all about LOVE.

God loved the Ninevites and wanted to save them.
Jonah 1:1-2

If God wanted to kill the Ninevites, He could have done it. It is out of His love that God said “I want you to repent.” Who does God love in your life. The answer is everyone .

Evangelism is not tackle football.
God loves people. He wants to reach them through willing people like you and me. According to Sperling’s www.bestplaces.net there are approximately 454,220 people living in the Tulsa, Collinsville, Skiatook, Owasso and Claremore areas. God loves each and every person. It is our responsibility to be the Love of God to them.

God loved Jonah and wanted to use him.

We discover here that Jonah has a problem. (Jonah 1:3a) God loved Jonah enough to correct his disobedience. Circle which Heart best represents you. What percentage of God’s love do you allow God to flow through you? What percentage can God use of you right where you are today?

10% heart
40% heart
60% heart
80% heart

God is saying to you and to me: Love people! Reach out to them. Be my love before them.



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13307 East 96th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
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