Turning from evil and the outward signs of repentance by the Ninevites is a model for us what true repentance and faith is. Jesus preached repentance throughout His ministry and Peter tells us that God is patient, "not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” Because God is a merciful God, the Lord extends His forgiveness to all who repent of their sin, which has been His real desire for humanity all along.

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God wants all people everywhere to know His great love for them. And long before the Great Commission was given to the church, God chose a prophet named Jonah to tell people in Nineveh about God’s amazing grace. Jonah knew God was merciful and initially responded in disobedience by not bringing God’s message to a people he saw as his enemy. Throughout this sermon series we will see how God gives second chances, demonstrates His compassion, and proves His love for all people everywhere.