The Book of Jonah | Taylor Thompson | “Lessons From the Storm”

Bible Passages/Key Points:

“Lessons From The Storm”

Jonah 1:1-2 – ¹ The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: ² “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 

Jonah 1:3-4 – ³ But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord. ⁴ Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up.

Lessons from the storm…

(POINT ONE) It’s never wise to invite the storm

Proverbs 3:5-6 – ⁵Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; ⁶in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Jeremiah 29:11 – ¹¹For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

(POINT TWO) It’s never wise to ignore the storm

Galations 6:1-2 – ¹Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. ²Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Jonah 1:5-6 – ⁵All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. But Jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. ⁶The captain went to him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us so that we will not perish.”

(POINT THREE) It’s never too late to end the storm  

Jonah 1:11-12, 15 – ¹¹The sea was getting rougher and rougher. So they asked him, “What should we do to you to make the sea calm down for us?” ¹²“Pick me up and throw me into the sea,” he replied, “and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you.”… ¹⁵Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm.

Mark 4:37-39 – ³⁷And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. ³⁸But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” ³⁹And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Key Points:

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Scriptural Foundation:

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Personal Reflection:

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• How did the sermon impact you? What resonated with you?
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Discussion Questions:

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Example questions:

1. What do you think the Taylor’s main message or takeaway was from the sermon?

2. How does the scripture relate to the sermon’s message?

3. Were there any practical applications or actionable insights that stood out to you?

4. Did the sermon challenge any of your beliefs or perspectives?

5. How can we apply the sermon’s teachings in our daily lives?

Group Sharing:

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Additional Resources:

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Conclusion:

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Closing Prayer:

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• Conclude the discussion with a brief prayer, asking for guidance and wisdom in applying the sermon’s message to be on mission.