Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Your Own Grace

Aug 12, 2024

38:54

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The fascinating journey of Jonah unfolds, showcasing his transformation from despair to triumphant faith during his desperate prayer. Key themes include the importance of calling on God, remembering His promises, and making sacrifices to strengthen belief. The podcast dives into how genuine inquiry and dialogue with God can illuminate the path through life's challenges. It sheds light on the interplay between divine law and human mercy, while emphasizing the power of active faith and the necessity of grace in building healing communities.

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Jonah’s prayer illustrates that sincere cries for help can initiate divine interaction, showcasing the transformative power of faith during despair.

The journey of faith requires actively calling on God, remembering His promises, and committing oneself to His will amidst life's uncertainties.

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Jonah's Despair and Prayer

Jonah's experience within the fish serves as a powerful metaphor for feeling submerged in despair and separation from God. He begins his prayer by vividly depicting the depths of his turmoil, feeling engulfed by the grip of fear and rebellion against God. However, amidst this dark moment, Jonah’s call to the Lord signifies a crucial first step in his journey of faith, showcasing that a sincere cry for help can initiate divine interaction. As he recounts his distress, he transitions from feeling banished to reflecting on God's grace, setting the stage for an emerging sense of hope.

The Law Reflects Divine Character

01:19

Navigating Feelings of Abandonment Through Faith

01:55

Intro

2min

Jonah's Journey of Faith

14min

Understanding the Law of God and Its Implications

2min

The Harmony of Divine Law and Human Mercy

5min

The Power of Active Faith

11min

Embracing Grace for Community Healing

5min

How did Jonah, who was in utter despair, fear, and rebellion, come to be in a position of triumphant faith by the end of his prayer?

Faith is not a talent. Faith is being controlled by the promises of God instead of your own impressions. If we look at the phenomenon of Jonah’s prayer itself, we will find how we too can respond to any situation in faith and come up through the waves and breakers onto dry land.

Jonah exercised his faith in three stages: 1) he calls, 2) he remembers, and 3) he commits or sacrifices.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on August 19, 1990. Series: Jonah. Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10.

Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

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