Jonah, 6/25/78 - at Big Harpeth

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the literal truth and significance of the Book of Jonah, affirming Jonah as a real prophet whose experience prefigures Christ's death and resurrection. It addresses common criticisms of Jonah as fiction or parable and highlights Jesus' reference to Jonah's three days in the whale as a sign. The preacher also discusses Jonah's disobedience, his attempt to flee God's command, and the spiritual lessons about obedience, God's discipline, and the message of peace brought by God's servants. The sermon underscores the importance of truth, faith, and the gospel's role in bringing peace amid a troubled world.