(May 18, 2020) From II Kings 14:23-25 “Jeroboam became king in Samaria, and he reigned 41 years. He did evil in the eyes of the Lord… He was the one who restored the boundaries of Israel… in accordance with the word of the Lord, spoken through his servant Jonah son of Amittai.” There is one [...]
(May 15, 2020) Today's reflection courtesy of Rev Mike Fleenor, FPC Parish Associate: O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Psalm 95:1 Sing to the Lord. Praise His name; tell of His salvation from day to day! Psalm 96:2 The Lord is become King, [...]
(May 14, 2020) Jonah 4:11 “And should not I pity Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than 120,000 persons who do not know their right hand from their left, and also much cattle?” I love God’s Word. It is so deep and rich. It can continually be mined for more. Witness the small [...]
(May 13, 2020) Jonah 4:9a “But God said to Jonah, ‘Do you do well to be angry for the plant?’…” Yesterday we saw the vine reminds us that we often hold tightly to things that never belonged to us in the first place. Let’s take it one step farther: Jonah was so focused on the [...]
Jonah 4:6a “Then the Lord God provided a vine…” The vine seems a bit odd doesn’t it? It literally came up out of nowhere. It sprang up overnight, and died the next day. We were not expecting it. Neither was Jonah. He did not plant it, water it, or nurture it—he simply enjoyed the shade. [...]
(May 11, 2020) Jonah 3:5 “The Ninevites believed God. They declared a fast, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth.” If Jonah were one of our missionaries and he were to walk into our sanctuary this Sunday, can you imagine the report? We would ask, “Jonah, how’s it going?” And [...]
(May 8, 2020) Today’s reflection courtesy Rev Mike Fleenor, FPC’s Congregational Care Assistant: “I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. I declare that your steadfast love is established forever; your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.” Psalm 89:1-2 Psalm 89 [...]
(May 7, 2020) Jonah 4:9 But God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the bush?” And he said, “Yes, angry enough to die.” Jonah, who had been forgiven so very much – who had intentionally been so disobedient – is now mad at God for showing the same mercy that [...]
(May 6, 2020) Jonah 4:1 “But Jonah was greatly displeased and became angry.” Let’s set the record straight: Once upon a time, the prophet Jonah was called by God. He disobeyed. He was swallowed by a fish. He almost died. God was gracious. Jonah lived. He preached. The people repent. Jonah is angry. He wanted [...]
(May 5, 2020) Jonah 3:8a “But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth.” One thing about Jonah’s story is extremely unusual, the fish notwithstanding: Jonah preaches on his first day (3:4), and it seems immediately everyone believes. Amazingly, everyone responds exactly how a prophet would hope they would respond, but never do. The King [...]
