Does Grace Offend You? | Ben Lofton 113l2f

May 18th, 2025 | Does Grace Offend You? | Jonah 4 In the final message of our series through the book of Jonah, Pastor Ben Lofton takes us deep into Jonah 4—a chapter that doesn’t offer a neat resolution but instead holds up a mirror to our hearts. This isn’t just about Nineveh’s repentance or Jonah’s frustration; it’s about how we respond to the grace of God—especially when it’s extended to people we think don’t deserve it. This message challenges us to ask: Are we gatekeepers of God’s grace, or humble participants in sharing it with a broken world? Jonah was angry that God spared Nineveh. Why? Because he knew God would show mercy—and he didn’t think they deserved it. The truth is, none of us do. Pastor Ben unpacks three key differences between an arbiter and a distributor of grace, exposing how our desire for fairness can actually stand in the way of God's mission. We’ll wrestle with tough questions, confront our comfort zones, and ultimately be reminded of the scandalous beauty of God’s mercy for everyone. Reflective Questions: Am I offended by God’s grace? Is my heart aligned with the gracious and merciful heart of God? Who in my life is God calling me to be a distributor of grace to? Whether you're skeptical, self-aware, or somewhere in between, this message will challenge you to examine how you view grace—and what you do with it. Do you know JESUS? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need PRAYER? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ through GIVING: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠ 4a5z2p