Foundations for Christian Mission, Mentor's Guide, MG04

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2. God promises woe and destruction to the unrepentant city, Jon. 3.4.

3. The judgment of God, however, is stayed if a city turns from its wicked ways and repents.

a. Jer. 18.7-10

b. Jon. 3.10

4. God takes no pleasure in the destruction of cities, but will relent and forgive if they show the signs of humility and repentance.

a. Jon. 4.2

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b. Exod. 34.6-7

D. Implications of God’s work: there is hope for the city, because our God is a good and forgiving God, not willing that these masses perish!

1. He will restrain his anger upon those who are repentant, including the bloody city, Ps. 78.38.

2. His mercy triumphs over judgment in the face of the repentant, Hos. 11.8-9.