New Beginnings Baptist Church

April 27th, 2025 | Are You Running From God? | Jonah 1In 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 presenceThe cost of rebellion—for us and those around usSpiritual sleep and indifferenceGod’s sovereign pursuit through stormsBeing “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