Elimelech and his family left Bethlehem and went to Moab because of a famine. During difficult seasons, we should stay in the "house of bread" and not go to the world. But we can always come back to Jesus because of His blood.

Paul's last words to his spiritual son Timothy. As ministers we must reprove, rebuke & exhort in love for the purpose of restoration, and preach Jesus at all times.

Jonah preaches repentance to Nineveh & the entire city repents and is saved. Jonah didn't "have a heart" for Nineveh, but God called him to them. It's not about our love, it's about God's love.

We are commanded to lay down our lives to be witnesses for Christ. When we commit our life to Christ, He commits Himself to us.

The Lord keeps Jonah in the belly of a great fish until he cries out to God and repents. God will send "storms" our way when we are in sin in order to cause us to cry out to Him.

Paul tells Timothy that difficult times will come in these last days. The saints will be persecuted and false teachers will try to lead many astray. Let's gain an appetite for God's Word and live it out!

The book of Jonah is not about the fish/whale. It's not even about Jonah. It's about God...His sovereignty, mercy, & love for all. And missions...Where is God calling you to?

As ministers, we are called to be approved workmen, vessels, and slaves unto the Lord. Are we approved, cleansed, emptied, & available for God?

A portrait of a Godly wedding and honeymoon from King Solomon.