What happens when God calls—and you run the other direction? In this powerful Sunday Conversation, Pastor Matt Hagee walks through Jonah 1–3 and reveals the truth about rebellion, repentance, stubbornness, prejudice, and the relentless grace of God. Jonah’s story is more than a prophet in a storm… It’s a message for every believer who has resisted God’s assignment.

Discover why God sent Jonah to Nineveh, how personal bias blinded Jonah’s obedience, and how the winds, the waves, and even the great fish obeyed God while Jonah refused. This message exposes the cost of running from God, the mercy waiting when we return, and the miracle that happens when someone finally says “Yes” to God’s will.

If you’ve ever struggled to forgive someone who hurt you… If you’ve delayed obedience… or if God is calling you to something uncomfortable, this teaching will encourage, convict, and remind you that His grace is for all people—and His purpose for your life is worth surrendering to.

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Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to the Minor Prophets
01:07 – Jonah’s Background & God’s Assignment
02:48 – God’s Heart for All People
04:24 – The Power of Repentance
05:24 – The Appointed Window of Grace
06:33 – Jonah’s Prejudice & Rebellion
09:26 – Jonah Runs: “Tarshish Instead of Nineveh”
11:43 – Nineveh’s Wickedness Explained
14:28 – Trying to Flee God’s Presence
17:16 – The Storm Sent by God
20:42 – Jonah Identified & Thrown Overboard
25:36 – The Great Fish & Jonah’s Repentance