January 5, 2016
The only Hebrew word for repentance used in Jonah—to turn (sub)—appears only in this section of Jonah. Twice it describes the Ninevites (Jonah 3:8, 10) who turn away from evil, but twice God is the subject of the verb (Jonah 3:9). God also turns. Nineveh repented, and—in response–so did God. Nineveh’s Repentance From the time […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: Arminianism, Cosmic, Creation, Divine Repentance, Jonah, Jonah 3:7-10, Nineveh, Open Theism, Reformed Theology, Repentance |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
December 10, 2015
Perhaps it is the shortest sermon in the Bible, but it might also be the most effective: “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” Only five words in Hebrew, it is terse, and it also appears rather unenthusiastic. It appears in Jonah more like a wish-announcement rather than one delivered with evangelistic fervor. But […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: Faith, Jonah, Jonah 3:3-6, Mercy, Nations, Nineveh, Repentance, Uncovenanted Mercies |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
November 18, 2015
The first half of Jonah’s prayer (Jonah 2:2-6a) recalled Jonah’s plight in the sea—thrown into the water, engulfed in the waves, and sinking deep into Sheol—and his prayerful response, a cry for help. The second half of the prayer expresses thanksgiving for Yahweh’s deliverance (Jonah 2:6b-9). The two halves represent a typical Thanksgiving Psalm where […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: Jonah, Jonah 2, Jonah 2:6-10, Prayer, Protest, Psalm 116, Repentance, Thanksgiving |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
March 4, 2013
This is the second of Amos’s three prophetic speeches against Israel. They each begin with “Hear this word” (3:1; 4:1; 5:1). The first announced God’s coming visit in judgment against Israel while the third will voice lament. The second highlights divine patience and persistence in seeking to turn Israel from its sins. While this second […]
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Theology | Tagged: Amos, Amos 4:1-13, Bible-Amos, Disasters, Israel, Judgment, Natural Evil, Oppression, Poor, Prophets, Repentance, Wealth |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks