Prophet Series Episode 7 Jonah

Prophet Series Episode 7 Jonah

Theme: God’s compassionfor all people, even our enemies.

Key Verse: Jonah 4:2 – “Iknew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and aboundingin love, a God who relents from sending calamity.

Welcome back to TheProphet Series! In our last episode, we explored Amos’s powerful call forjustice and righteousness. Today, we turn to the story of Jonah, a uniqueprophet for his reluctance to follow God’s call.

Jonah’s story isn’t justabout a prophet running away; it’s about God’s compassion—a love that extendsto everyone, even those we might consider undeserving. Jonah struggled toaccept this, just as we sometimes struggle to show others grace and forgiveness.

As we explore Jonah’sjourney, we’ll discover lessons about obedience, humility, and God’s boundlessmercy. Let’s dive in.

Jonah’s story begins witha clear command from God:

“Go to the great city ofNineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” –Jonah 1:2

Nineveh was the capital ofAssyria, a powerful and brutal empire known for its violence and oppression.Jonah didn’t want to go—not because he was afraid, but because he didn’t wantGod to show mercy to the Ninevites.

Instead of obeying, Jonahboarded a ship to Tarshish, fleeing in the opposite direction. But God pursuedhim. A great storm arose, and Jonah, knowing he was the cause, told the sailorsto throw him overboard to save themselves.

Jonah was swallowed by agreat fish and spent three days and three nights there. In the belly of thefish, Jonah prayed, acknowledging God’s mercy and committing to obey Him. Thefish then vomited Jonah onto dry land, and he finally went to Nineveh to deliverGod’s message.

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Episode 2 Finding Solace in the Lord

Episode 2 Finding Solace in the Lord

Welcome, to the show 2 Minutes with the Lord, This is the second episode of our podcast, “Finding Solace in the Lord.” I’m your host Father Dominic Veigas SVD and in this episode , we embark on a journey of spiritual introspection, drawing comfort and strength from the Scriptures and heartwarming real-life stories The Source of Comfort In times of uncertainty and hardship, the Bible offers us reassurance and solace. As we read in Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” This verse reminds us that even in our lowest moments, God’s comforting presence is with us. I once met an individual who lost his job unexpectedly. He turned to prayer and meditation, finding solace in God’s words. Through faith, he discovered new opportunities and emerged from the situation stronger and more resilient. Life’s storms can leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious. In Matthew 8:26, Jesus calmed the storm, telling His disciples, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” This powerful reminder teaches us to find peace through unwavering faith. Amidst our struggles and grief, leaning one’s faith and gives us a profound sense of peace. This journey becomes a testament to the transformative power of finding solace in the Lord. Surrendering to God’s will can lead us to inner peace. In Proverbs 3:5-6, we are encouraged to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and lean not on our understanding. When we release control and submit to His guidance, we find solace in the midst of life’s uncertainties. Lastly, finding solace in the Lord enables us to share comfort and compassion with others. In 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, it is written, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” I witnessed a community coming together to support a grieving family. Their genuine love and empathy were born out of their own experiences of finding solace in the Lord during difficult times. As we conclude this episode of “Finding Solace in the Lord,” I hope the biblical wisdom and heartfelt stories we’ve shared have touched your heart and reminded you of the boundless comfort available through faith.

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Episode 01 The Power of Faith

Episode 01 The Power of Faith

We start the journey with exploring our faith journey. There are times when our foundation of Faith is at the crossroads. What is our response ? Let us listen to this podcast episode that gives you momentum to strengthen your faith in the Lord.

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