New Beginnings Baptist Church

May 18th, 2025 | Are You An Arbiter or Distributor of Grace? | Jonah 4Jonah’s story could’ve ended neatly in chapter 3—rebellion, repentance, revival. But instead, we get chapter 4: a prophet angry at God, grace given to enemies, and a question that never gets answered.In this powerful conclusion to our Jonah series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz walks us through the unsettling ending of Jonah’s journey and asks a question that hits close to home: Are you an arbiter of grace or a distributor of grace?Jonah wanted justice for Nineveh, not mercy. He was glad to receive grace for himself but furious when it was extended to people he despised. Sound familiar? Through this message, we’re challenged to examine our own hearts—how we view our enemies, our comfort, and God’s mission.Reflection Questions:Am I withholding grace from someone in my life?Do I secretly want people who’ve hurt me to “get what they deserve”?Am I more upset by discomfort than by the reality of lost souls?In this season of life, do I look more like Jonah