4-10-22 Setlist: Graves Into Gardens Blessed Assurance Do It Again Still Rolling Stones Sermon Notes: Key Passage: Then the Lord spoke to Jonah a second time: “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh, and deliver the message I have given you.” This time Jonah obeyed the Lord’s command and went to Nineveh, a city so large that it took three days to see it all. Jonah 3:1-3 Key Verse: For I hold you by your right hand—I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. Isaiah 41:13 “You have no deficit when it comes to reaching your destiny.” 1. It will always cost you more to go in the wrong direction. 2. When you are not surrendered to God your self-awareness or discernment is impaired. Side Note: Any relationship that causes you to have to throw your values away to maintain that friendship, it is not a relationship that is orchestrated by God. 3. Sometimes you must protect yourself in times of strength from yourself in times of weakness. 4. God will do some things for you without telling you when He is going to do them. Surprise! "God is not trying to restrict your life. He is wanting to keep you in His protective custody." Discussion Questions: 1. What do you feel like God is saying to you through this message? 2. Where do you need rescuing in your life? 3. What are some changes you want to see this week given what God is saying to you?