JONAH 4:10-11

[By Ron Halbrook]

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• Introduction:

1. Jon. 4:10-11 We like Jonah must learn: God values souls!

1. Jon. 4:10-11 We like Jonah must learn: God values souls!

10 Then said the LORD, Thou hast had pity on the gourd, for the which thou hast not laboured, neither madest it grow; which came up in a night, and perished in a night: 11 And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle?

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• Introduction:

2. When God sent Jonah to Nineveh: Jon. 1 He ran from God Jon. 2 He ran to God Jon. 3 He ran with God Jon. 4 He ran ahead of God

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• Introduction:

3. Jonah did not value souls as God did—blinded by human opinions & desires

4. God taught Jonah the value of souls God saved Jonah, gave him a 2nd chance, & shaded him with a vine As Jonah valued the vine, God valued souls Jonah learned God’s mercy

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• Introduction:

5. Let us learn with Jonah! God sent us to preach & save souls We must learn to value souls more God values Filipino souls

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I. God Sent Us to Preach & Save Souls A. Christ Came to Seek & Save the Lost

Lk. 19:10 “For the son of man is come to seek and save that which was lost” Matt. 4:19 “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men”

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I. God Sent Us to Preach & Save Souls A. Christ Came to Seek & Save the Lost

Matt. 28:18-20 His work continues in the Great Commission till the end

18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Matt. 28:18-20 His work continues in the Great Commission till the end

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I. God Sent Us to Preach & Save Souls B. As God Sent Jonah, So He Sends Us

Rom. 1:14-17 We have been saved—others are waiting to be saved

14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. 15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Rom. 1:14-17 We have been saved—others are waiting to be saved

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I. God Sent Us to Preach & Save Souls B. As God Sent Jonah, So He Sends Us

Rom. 10:13-17 Men must hear the gospel to be saved

13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

Rom. 10:13-17 Men must hear the gospel to be saved

15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Rom. 10:13-17 Men must hear the gospel to be saved

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II. We Must Learn to Value Souls More A. God Values Souls

Gen. 1:27 They are made in His image for His fellowship—Satan steals them

27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

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II. We Must Learn to Value Souls More A. God Values Souls

Jn. 3:16 The Father deeply loves souls

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

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II. We Must Learn to Value Souls More A. God Values Souls

Phil. 2:5-8 The Son deeply loves souls

5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Phil. 2:5-8 The Son deeply loves souls

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II. We Must Learn to Value Souls More A. God Values Souls

Jn. 16:8; Eph. 4:30 The Holy Spirit deeply loves souls

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

Jn. 16:8; Eph. 4:30 The Holy Spirit deeply loves souls

30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

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II. We Must Learn to Value Souls More A. God Values Souls

Jn. 14:1-3 The reward of heaven shows how much God values souls

1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Jn. 14:1-3 The reward of heaven shows how much God values souls

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II. We Must Learn to Value Souls More B. How Much Do We Value Souls?

Matt. 16:26 How do we assess a soul?

26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

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II. We Must Learn to Value Souls More B. How Much Do We Value Souls?

How did Jonah apply his sense of values to God, shipmates, his life, his faith, his message, his comfort, his pride… lost souls of Nineveh?

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II. We Must Learn to Value Souls More B. How Much Do We Value Souls?

How do we apply our sense of values to God, life, faith, truth, possessions, pleasure, convenience, comfort, friends, family…lost souls in every place?

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II. We Must Learn to Value Souls More C. How Do We Show We Value Souls?

Matt. 9:37-38 Pray for teachers 37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

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II. We Must Learn to Value Souls More C. How Do We Show We Value Souls?

Rom. 10:1 Pray for the lost to be saved

1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.

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II. We Must Learn to Value Souls More C. How Do We Show We Value Souls?

Mk. 16:15 Teach the lost

15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

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II. We Must Learn to Value Souls More C. How Do We Show We Value Souls?

Matt. 5:16 Live right to spread the light

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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II. We Must Learn to Value Souls More C. How Do We Show We Value Souls?

Phil. 4:18 Sacrifice to support the gospel 18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

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III. God Values Filipino Souls A. Ron, Steve Wallace (St. Leon, IN),

& Travis Pyle (Charleston, SC) Nov. 29-Dec. 20, 2010 Teach saints & sinners Ron 52 lessons + Steve + Travis 40 baptized, 6 confess sin

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III. God Values Filipino Souls B. Nov. 31 Bilibid Prison,

Muntinlupa City, Manila Willie Pastor as inmate preaches 50 in chapel, 20 outside Steve on “Lessons Paul Learned in Prison,” Ron on “Jesus Came to Seek & Save the Lost”

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III. God Values Filipino Souls C. Dec. 2-5 Puerto Princesa City,

Palawan Dario Belviz host, area preachers help, Jonathan Carino (Cebu City), Jack Jaco (Victorias City, Negros Oriental) 80 attend, many “pastors”

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III. God Values Filipino Souls D. Dec. 7 General Santos City,

Mindanao Jolly Julom host, 104 attend Ron on “The 1st Gospel Sermon” & “True Repentance” (question: difference in regret & repent?) Steve on grace & faith, Matt. 24

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III. God Values Filipino Souls E. Dec. 8 Surrallah, S. Cotabato Prov.

Carlito Abella host, 160 attend Jack Jaco summary in Ilongo 8 baptized

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III. God Values Filipino Souls F. Dec. 9-11 Davao City

Study with Edilberto Canada Visit widow of Crispin Buisen Visit Ust church, Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur 80 attend Davao City lectures, Juanito Balbin host

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III. God Values Filipino Souls F. Dec. 9-11 Davao City

Lessons for preachers: history of Bible, why we preach, “True Repentance” 3 times! 6 repented; Gerry & Hafley Caa confess adultery, drink, gamble Hope Idtang apologized

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III. God Values Filipino Souls G. Dec. 12 Huraya, Davao City

Lemuel Ortega & Robert Agsao host with Mobile church of Christ Former Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, 60 attend Learning, converted one by one, 3 more baptized

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III. God Values Filipino Souls H. Dec. 14-15 Cagayan de Oro City,

Misamis Oriental Cipriano Carpentero, Jr. host 120 attend, many “pastors” Many good questions, study with Cyrus Gesulga, follow-up studies in progress

Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental:sample questions

1. Regarding Boniface III, 1st Pope (A.D. 606), “I’m a Roman Catholic & this is my 1st time to encounter this name in my entire life as a Catholic. Kindly elaborate.”

2. “If musical instruments used in praise & worship for God are not biblical, why do demons flee when we used musical instruments in singing & casting out demons?”

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III. God Values Filipino Souls I. Dec. 17 Molave, Zamboanga del

Sur Samuel Malugao host 130 attend, 6 baptized “The Gospel Makes Us Right with God,” “New Beginnings in Christ,” “Lord, Increase Our Faith”

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III. God Values Filipino Souls J. Dec. 18 Manila

Bilibid Prison, Muntinlupa City with Willie Pastor, 6 baptized Visit Ben Cruz, Kapitbahayan, Navotas: critically ill

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• Invitation:

1. Jon. 4:10-11 We like Jonah must learn: God values souls!

1. Jon. 4:10-11 We like Jonah must learn: God values souls!

10 Then said the LORD, Thou hast had pity on the gourd, for the which thou hast not laboured, neither madest it grow; which came up in a night, and perished in a night: 11 And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle?

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• Invitation:

2. Jonah did not value souls as God did—blinded by human opinions & desires

3. God taught Jonah the value of souls God saved Jonah, gave him a 2nd chance, & shaded him with a vine As Jonah valued the vine, God valued souls Jonah learned God’s mercy

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• Invitation:

4. Let us learn with Jonah! God sent us to preach & save souls We must learn to value souls more God values Filipino souls

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• Invitation:

5. The value of the soul makes salvation urgent! Acts 22:16 Obey without delay

16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.