In Jonah 2, we take a break from the narrative to read a poem of thanksgiving that Jonah prayed when he was detained for three days and three nights. It turns out that the fish that swallowed Jonah was God’s appointed means not for Jonah’s destruction but for his rescue. By surviving his brush with death, Jonah learned an important lesson that we all must learn.
The parable of the workers in the vineyard reminds us that entering the kingdom of God is not about our work but God’s generosity.
In two more cities, Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel boldly, which resulted in many new believers and violent opposition.
In fulfillment of the Old Testament scriptures, Jesus died, was raised, and was taken up to God’s right hand, where he lives to represent...
