May 25, 2025GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Glory of DisobedienceJonah 1:17-2:10Introductory thoughts…     a) We have consumed Jonah upon our comfort theology     b) The book of Jonah was not recorded as they were happening. The first part of our passage is descriptive and then there is this long psalm of thanksgiving from verses 2-9 which describes, after the fact, what Jonah went through.      c) You have to pick your miracle. 1. A sovereign God does everything for a reason, v. 17-Matthew 12:38-412. It’ never too late to pray, v. 2:1-2Luke 16:22-243. There is a consequence for disobedience, v. 3-6aProgression of disobedience…     a) deceitfulness of sin     b) rationalization“Rationalization is a process of not perceiving reality, but of attempting to make reality fit one’s emotions.”                 -Ayn Randc) hardness of heartd) seared conscious4. This is a picture of salvation, v. 6b-9Ephesians 2:1-2, 4-5“The highest motive, in heaven and earth, for obedience is love resulting from gratitude.”             -Dan DeHaanMental worship… 1 Do you ever find yourself asking God to prove Himself to you? 2 What is the weirdest place you’ve ever prayed from? 3 Thinking back in your life, can you see places where sin deceived you? 4 Do you believe in a God who punishes sinners not just sin? 5 What is the trajectory of your relationship with God these days? Down, away, or up?  6 Do you have to work up the energy to be thankful or does it come naturally?