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πŸ“– November - Jonah


Theme: Running from God, Returning to God, Reflecting His Heart

Week 1: God’s Call & Jonah’s Flight (Jonah 1)
Nov 1 – Jonah 1:1–3 (God’s Call, Jonah’s Run)
Nov 2 – Jonah 1:4–6 (God Sends a Storm)
Nov 3 – Jonah 1:7–10 (The Truth Comes Out)
Nov 4 – Jonah 1:11–16 (Fear of the Lord & Sacrifice)
Nov 5 – Jonah 1:17 (Swallowed by a Great Fish)
Nov 6 – Reflection: Where am I resisting God's call?
Nov 7 – Prayer: God, help me surrender my plans to You

Week 2: Repentance from the Deep (Jonah 2)
Nov 8 – Jonah 2:1–4 (Calling Out from the Depths)
Nov 9 – Jonah 2:5–7 (God Hears Our Cry)
Nov 10 – Jonah 2:8–9 (Salvation Belongs to the Lord)
Nov 11 – Jonah 2:10 (Delivered by God’s Mercy)
Nov 12 – Re-read Jonah 2 as a Personal Prayer
Nov 13 – Reflection: Have I truly repented?
Nov 14 – Journal: What do I need to surrender to God?

Week 3: Obedience & Unexpected Revival (Jonah 3)
Nov 15 – Jonah 3:1–2 (The Word Comes Again)
Nov 16 – Jonah 3:3–4 (Jonah Preaches to Nineveh)
Nov 17 – Jonah 3:5–9 (Nineveh Repents!)
Nov 18 – Jonah 3:10 (God Relents from Disaster)
Nov 19 – Reflection: Do I believe God can change hearts?
Nov 20 – Journal: Who do I consider "beyond" God's mercy?
Nov 21 – Prayer: Lord, give me boldness to speak and love to believe

Week 4: Wrestling with God’s Compassion (Jonah 4)
Nov 22 – Jonah 4:1–3 (Jonah’s Anger at God’s Mercy)
Nov 23 – Jonah 4:4–5 (Sitting & Waiting in Bitterness)
Nov 24 – Jonah 4:6–8 (God Teaches with a Plant)
Nov 25 – Jonah 4:9–11 (God’s Final Question)
Nov 26 – Reflection: Do I reflect God’s compassion to others?
Nov 27 – Re-read Jonah 4: Where is my heart misaligned with God’s?
Nov 28 – Journal: What does this story reveal about my view of others?

Final Days: Wrap-Up & Worship
Nov 29 – Re-read Jonah 1–2: God’s Sovereignty & Mercy Toward You
Nov 30 – Re-read Jonah 3–4: God’s Compassion Toward Others

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