convict and convert the evil Ninevites. 4 But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. 2 

Genesis 1 (NIV) 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless And God saw that it was good. 19 And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day. 20 And the water in the seas, and let the birds increase on the earth.” 23 And there was evening, and there was morning—the fifth day. 24 And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their And it was so. 25 God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their

Is. 31:1–3; 1 Ki. 4:26), which would have whipped the political aspirations of the vast crowds into insurrectionist

John 4:7–26 (NASB95) 7 There came a woman of Samaria to draw water.

bear false witness; 19 Honor your father and mother; and You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 20 21 Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, , he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property. 23 And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 “Again I say to you 26 And looking at them Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are

Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years to come; take your ease, eat, drink and be merry.” ’ 20 21 “So is the man who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” 22 And He said to not worry about your life, as to what you will eat; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. 23 25 And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life’s span? 26 If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters?

. -- 20 Martha therefore, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went to meet Him, but Mary stayed at the house. 21 Martha then said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died . 22 “Even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You.” 23 Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” 24 Martha said to Him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the even if he dies, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die.

Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 28 Q. How does the knowledge of God’s creation and providence help us? A.

Belgic Confession Article 27: The Holy Catholic Church We believe and confess one single catholic or

20 You are bringing some strange ideas to our ears, and we would like to know what they mean.” 21 (All who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.) 22 I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your So you are ignorant of the very thing you worship—and this is what I am going to proclaim to you. 24 It's this truth that we'll endeavor to learn together in 2027.