#26: Jonah - a Reminder of Our Responsibility to the Unsaved World

Email: hpaulsilas@hotmail.com https://apostolicinternational.com/ Statement of beliefs: https://apostolicinternational.com/statement-of-beliefs The sermon: https://apostolicinternational.com/sermons/JONAH__A_REMINDER_OF_OUR_RESPONSIBILITY_TO_THE_UNSAVED_WORLD.pdf The sermon delves into the story of the prophet Jonah and its relevance to the duties of modern Christians. Jonah, a prophet, was tasked with hearing God's word and conveying it to others. Likewise, Christians bear the responsibility of sharing the message of salvation.Jonah's attempt to escape God's command by fleeing to Tarshish is likened to modern Christians trying to avoid their duty to reach the unsaved. Jonah's belief that he could elude God's presence is criticized, emphasizing that there is no place beyond God's reach.The narrative of Jonah's journey on the ship reveals how his behavior led the Gentiles aboard to question his faith. This prompts reflection on how the unsaved world perceives Christians based on their actions and whether they are truly being a light to the world.When a storm threatens the ship, Jonah's behavior forces the Gentiles to wake him up and pray, highlighting the unsaved world's expectation that Christians should call upon their God. This underscores the need for Christians to be vigilant and active in their faith, especially when surrounded by an unsaved world.Finally, the sermon discusses God's mercy in providing a great fish to save Jonah, even in his rebellion. This is used as a metaphor to illustrate how God offers opportunities for Christians to fulfill their responsibilities in reaching the unsaved. The sermon concludes with an impassioned call for Christians not to delay in preaching the Gospel, as every day of procrastination may endanger the souls of the unsaved.In essence, the sermon uses Jonah's story to challenge Christians to take their responsibility of reaching the unsaved seriously, urging them not to evade this duty, but to actively share the message of salvation.