Jonah’s fear and pride cause him to run from God. He does not wish to go to Nineveh to preach repentance to the people, as God has commanded, because he feels they are his enemies, and he is convinced that God will not carry out his threat to destroy the city. Instead he boards a ship for Tarshish, which is in the opposite direction. A Storm, a fish, a prayer, a city, a worm, and a worm help us see God's heart.

Revelation can be a very misunderstood book. When you properly study it and learn to understand how to read it, it can be very eye-opening and unlock some of the mysteries in the Bible. Join us for a verse-by-verse walk through this exciting book.

The Greek phrase for “stand firm” implies stability, firmness, and strong devotion to something. The Corinthians of old and modern Christians are encouraged to remain committed to Christ and devoted to Him. Several metaphors come into play here. One can think of a tree standing firm against a strong wind, soldiers holding down a fort, or a spouse supporting an ailing partner. To stand fast is to be loyal, faithful, devoted, and unmoving.
When the fight and the enemy is spiritual - how do you stand firm?

Ecclesiastes 8:17 says that no one can discover everything God is doing. This year we want to discover how to bring more honor to the Kingdom of God, discover how to grow more as disciples, and discover how to reach those around us, sharing God's love.