We’ve all tried to avoid a difficult task, but have you ever tried to outrun God?

In this first look at the book of Jonah, Dr. Toby Holt breaks down the moment Jonah received his orders—and immediately headed the opposite way. This isn't just about a big fish; it’s about what happens when we try to say "no" to the One who made us.

Scripture Focus: Jonah 1:1-2 (NKJV) "Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 'Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before Me.'"

What We’re Learning Today:

• The Call: God doesn't give suggestions; He gives commands.
• The Flight: Why we think we can hide from God when things get uncomfortable.
• The Reality: You can change your location, but you can’t change God’s plan for your life.

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt Dr. Toby Holt (Ph.D.) is the President of New Geneva Theological Seminary. Over the years, his sermons have reached over 1.9 million listeners on SermonAudio. He focuses on clear, verse-by-verse teaching that makes the Bible easy to understand and hard to ignore.

Support New Geneva: To support Dr. Holt's work at the seminary, please visit: newgeneva.org/give.

Have you ever been angry with God?

In Jonah 4, the prophet was angry at God. He couldn't believe what God had done. It didn't seem good or fair. And he insisted that his own anger was right and appropriate!

In this final chapter of Jonah, we see the prophet sitting on a hillside, fuming because God chose to spare his enemies. This study looks at the surprising heart of God—a grace so big that it even covers those people that we think don’t deserve it.

Scripture Focus: Jonah 4:2 (NKJV)

"So he prayed to the Lord, and said, 'Ah, Lord, was not this what I said when I was still in my country? Therefore I fled previously to Tarshish; for I know that You are a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, One who relents from doing harm.'"

What We’re Learning Today:

• The Prophet’s Anger: Jonah would rather die than see his enemies forgiven.
• The Object Lesson: How God uses a simple plant and a worm to teach a profound lesson on mercy.
• The Conclusion: God gets the last word, reminding us that His compassion is far greater than our prejudices.

Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt

Dr. Toby Holt (Ph.D.) is the President of New Geneva Theological Seminary. Dr. Holt's sermons have reached over 1.9 million listeners on SermonAudio. He focuses on clear, verse-by-verse teaching that makes the Bible easy to understand and hard to ignore.

Support New Geneva

To support Dr. Holt's ministry at the seminary, please visit: newgeneva.org/give