(Jonah 4:6-11)

I. The background

A. Jonah is called to preach to Nineveh (1:1-2)
B. Jonah tried to run away from God (1:3-16)
C. Jonah and the great fish (1:17-2:10)
D. Jonah’s second chance – he goes (3:1-4)
E. Nineveh’s repentance (3:5-10)
F. Jonah’s displeasure with his success (4:1-5)

II. The object lesson

A. Jonah’s gratitude (4:6)
B. Jonah’s misery (4:7-8)
C. God’s question (4:9-11)

III. Lessons for us today

A. The contrast between man’s vindictiveness and God’s compassion (John 8:2-11)
B. The love of God (John 3:16; Mark 16:15; Romans 5:8)
C. The longsuffering of God (Hebrews 12:6, 11)
D. The mercy of God (2 Peter 3:9)