Jonah 3:2
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- Adam Clarke
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
And preach unto it the preaching - וקרא את הקריאה vekera eth hakkeriah, "And cry the cry that I bid thee." Be my herald, and faithfully deliver my message. The word κηρυξ in Greek answers to the Hebrew קורא kore: both signifying a crier, a herald, a preacher; one that makes proclamation with a loud and earnest cry. Such was John Baptist, Isa 40:3; such was Jesus Christ, John 7:18-37; and such were all his apostles. And such earnestness becomes a ministry that has to do with immortal souls, asleep and dead in sin, hanging on the brink of perdition, and insensible of their state. The soft-speaking, gentle-toned, unmoved preacher, is never likely to awaken souls. As we preach, so the people hear; scarcely receiving any counsels that appear to have no importance by the manner in which they are delivered. But this earnestness is widely different from that noisy, blustering, screaming rant, that manifests more of the turbulence of disorderly passions, than of the real inspired influence of the Spirit of God.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city,.... So it is called; See Gill on Jon 1:2. The order runs in the same words as before; and the same discouragements are presented to Jonah, taken from the greatness of the city, the number of its inhabitants, its being the metropolis of the Assyrian empire, and the seat of the greatest monarch on earth, to try his faith; but these had not the like effect as before; for he had now another spirit given him, not of fear, but of a sound mind; he considered he was sent by a greater King, and that more were they that were on his side than the inhabitants of this place, who might possibly be against him: and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee; that he had bid him before, declaring and exposing their wickedness, and telling them that in a short time their city would be destroyed. Jonah must not be gratified with any alteration in the message; but he must go with it as it had before been given, or what he now bid, or should bid him; the word of the Lord must be spoken just as it is delivered; nothing must be added to it, or taken from it; the whole counsel of God must be declared; prophets and ministers must preach, not as men bid them, but as God bids them. The Targum is, "prophesy against it the prophecy which I speak with thee.''
Jonah 3:2
The Ninevites Repent
1Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time:2“Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message that I give you.”
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The Seven Levels of Judgment - Proper Response Part 2
By Dan Biser58434:31DAN 9:3HOS 4:6HOS 6:1HOS 10:12HOS 11:9JOL 1:13JOL 2:1JOL 2:12AMO 5:4AMO 6:6AMO 7:2JON 3:2MIC 5:3
This sermon emphasizes the importance of a proper response to God's word, focusing on seeking wisdom, knowledge, and understanding from God, repentance, acknowledging sin, seeking God's face, and returning to the Lord with fasting, weeping, and mourning. It highlights the need for humility, intercession, and prevailing prayer in the face of judgment and the call for the church to respond appropriately to God's instructions.
Nine Characteristics of a Preacher
By Rolfe Barnard36155:08PreacherJON 1:2JON 3:2MAT 17:5MRK 1:15ACT 17:30ROM 10:9HEB 1:2In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching for a verdict, rather than just going through the motions. He calls on preachers to be like John the Baptist, urging people to surrender in repentance and faith to God's Son. The preacher also highlights the urgency of preaching as if it were the last opportunity to reach dying men. He references the story of Jonah to illustrate the power of preaching that leads to repentance and revival. Overall, the sermon encourages young preachers to be God's preachers and to seek revival through the preaching of the Word of God.
Dealing With Failed Expectations
By David Wilkerson0God's MercyExpectationsPSA 34:18ISA 41:10JER 29:11JON 3:2JON 3:10MAT 7:7ROM 8:28PHP 4:6HEB 11:61PE 5:7David Wilkerson addresses the dangers of harboring resentment toward God, particularly among believers and ministers who feel disillusioned and burned out due to unmet expectations. He illustrates this through the story of Jonah, who, after obeying God's command, was disappointed when Nineveh was not destroyed as he anticipated. Jonah's expectations led to grief and anger, but God’s mercy prevailed, showing that His plans often differ from ours. Wilkerson emphasizes that God understands our struggles and encourages believers to seek Him for healing from bitterness and disappointment, reminding us that He rewards those who diligently seek Him.
- Adam Clarke
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
And preach unto it the preaching - וקרא את הקריאה vekera eth hakkeriah, "And cry the cry that I bid thee." Be my herald, and faithfully deliver my message. The word κηρυξ in Greek answers to the Hebrew קורא kore: both signifying a crier, a herald, a preacher; one that makes proclamation with a loud and earnest cry. Such was John Baptist, Isa 40:3; such was Jesus Christ, John 7:18-37; and such were all his apostles. And such earnestness becomes a ministry that has to do with immortal souls, asleep and dead in sin, hanging on the brink of perdition, and insensible of their state. The soft-speaking, gentle-toned, unmoved preacher, is never likely to awaken souls. As we preach, so the people hear; scarcely receiving any counsels that appear to have no importance by the manner in which they are delivered. But this earnestness is widely different from that noisy, blustering, screaming rant, that manifests more of the turbulence of disorderly passions, than of the real inspired influence of the Spirit of God.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city,.... So it is called; See Gill on Jon 1:2. The order runs in the same words as before; and the same discouragements are presented to Jonah, taken from the greatness of the city, the number of its inhabitants, its being the metropolis of the Assyrian empire, and the seat of the greatest monarch on earth, to try his faith; but these had not the like effect as before; for he had now another spirit given him, not of fear, but of a sound mind; he considered he was sent by a greater King, and that more were they that were on his side than the inhabitants of this place, who might possibly be against him: and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee; that he had bid him before, declaring and exposing their wickedness, and telling them that in a short time their city would be destroyed. Jonah must not be gratified with any alteration in the message; but he must go with it as it had before been given, or what he now bid, or should bid him; the word of the Lord must be spoken just as it is delivered; nothing must be added to it, or taken from it; the whole counsel of God must be declared; prophets and ministers must preach, not as men bid them, but as God bids them. The Targum is, "prophesy against it the prophecy which I speak with thee.''