Shane Idleman explores the story of Jonah in chapter 4, emphasizing Jonah's anger towards God's mercy for Nineveh after he preached repentance. Jonah's displeasure reveals a common struggle with anger, especially when it comes to God's grace towards others that we may not feel they deserve. The sermon challenges listeners to reflect on their own anger and how it can hinder their relationship with God and others, urging them to replace anger with compassion and intercession. Idleman highlights the toxic nature of anger and encourages a heart transformation through the Holy Spirit to foster love and understanding instead.

R.A. Torrey emphasizes the true observance of the Sabbath as demonstrated by Jesus in Luke 14:1-6 and God's intention in Isaiah 58:13-14. He highlights how Jesus used the Sabbath to show compassion and perform acts of mercy, challenging the Pharisees' rigid interpretations. Torrey argues that the Sabbath should not be a day of mere rest but a time to do good and undo the works of Satan. He also stresses that true observance of the Sabbath leads to joy and blessings from God, contrasting it with the Pharisees' hypocrisy. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a heart-centered approach to the Sabbath, focusing on God's desires rather than human traditions.