Are You Running From God? | Todd Kaunitz 19673z

April 27th, 2025 | Are You Running From God? | Jonah 1 In this opening message of our new series through the book of Jonah, Pastor Todd Kaunitz challenges us to look beyond the fish and into the heart of a prophet running from God. Jonah 1 reveals not just Jonah’s rebellion, but our own—when we choose our ways, wants, and will over God's. With insight, honesty, and powerful storytelling, Pastor Todd unpacks how spiritual rebellion leads to distance from God, harm to others, spiritual apathy, and indifference. But even in Jonah’s resistance, we see a God who pursues, disciplines in love, and rescues in grace. Key Themes: Running from God’s presence The cost of rebellion—for us and those around us Spiritual sleep and indifference God’s sovereign pursuit through storms Being “swallowed by grace” This isn’t just a story about Jonah—it’s a mirror into our own lives. Are you running from God? Reflection: What part of your life is resisting God's call? Do you knowJESUS?:⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠ NeedPRAYER?:⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/pray⁠⁠⁠ through giving:⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠⁠ 126x2n