Keltys Worship Service, June 27, 2021

Series Title: Up from the Pit!

Text: Jonah 1:17-2:10

Title: Salvation belongs to the Lord

Big Idea: God is sovereign in salvation!  

Structure:

Jonah 1:17 – Jonah swallowed

Jonah 2:1-9 – Jonah’s prayer of thanksgiving

Jonah 2:10 – Jonah vomited out

Jonah 1:17-2:10 is bookended by the sovereignty of God.  

The 5 Elements of a Thanksgiving Psalm

• I__________ – vv. 1-2
• M_________ – vv. 3-6
• A__________ – vv. 2, 7
• R__________ – vs. 6b
• T_____________ – vv. 8-9

• What does Jonah’s prayer represent?

What do we learn about God in Jonah 2?

• God is __________!  
• God _____________ His people!  
• God is ______________!

If salvation belongs to the Lord, then…

• Salvation does not belong to _______!
• Salvation is _________ in no one else!  

See John 14:6; Hebrews 5:9

An encounter with God’s grace results in a commitment to God and His _____________.

How do we acknowledge God’s sovereignty in salvation?

By _____________!

• How does Jonah 1:17-2:10 point to Jesus?

Practice Steps:

• __________!
• ____________ today!
• Give ___________!
• _________ in God’s sovereignty in salvation as you faithfully proclaim the gospel and trust in the Holy Spirit to give new _______ to dead sinners.  

Discussion Questions:

• Are you aware of your plight apart from Jesus today?
• How is the Lord preparing you to be used by Him?  
• How does Jonah 2 point to the gospel?
• How are you currently giving thanks to the Lord?