Have you ever felt like you've blown it so badly that God couldn't possibly use you again?

Well, today, on Insight for Living, Chuck Swindall uses a story in the Bible to shatter that line.

Drawing from Jonah's dramatic rescue, plus compelling

stories of other biblical giants, Chuck will celebrate this breathtaking truth. Our forgiving God

specializes in second chances. His mercy isn't limited by your failures. It's as wide as the

sea.

So whether you're running from him,

drowning in shame, or convinced you're beyond redemption,

God is ready to transform your worst moment

into your greatest comeback.

We're engaged in an interesting study of a much maligned book.

Ask most scholars in virtually any high-ranking university about the book of Jonah or the story of Jonah, and you will hear laughter, if not literally, you will hear it in the tone of their response. But Jonah is no joke. It is a part of God's inspired word, recorded and

preserved, therefore considered as significant as the writings of Moses or the Psalms

or the Prince of the Prophets, Isaiah.

We turn to Jonah chapter 3 as we continue our journey with him.

Part of it was treacherous

and ultimately

he was rescued.

And now having been rescued

and safely, if you will,

deposited

at the shore,

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