The Message: How Can an Unchanging God Change His Mind? Jonah 3:9-4:3

How Can an Unchanging God Change His Mind? Jonah 3:9-4:3

1. God is literally changeless. Jonah 3:1-3

A. Eternal Son of God.

B. Evidence in Scripture.

C. Immediate applications.

2. God metaphorically changes His mind. Jonah 3:9-10

A. Illustrating literal and metaphorical language.

B. Literal language speaks of the reality of God.

C. Metaphorical language to speak of the relatability of God.

3. God is changeless.

Change occurs in people. Jonah 3:9-4:3

A. Repentance toward God.

B. Resistance to God.