Jonah 4:2-11

Title: “And Many Animals” | Jonah 4:2–11 | David Baalbergen | East Brainerd Baptist Church (Nov 9, 2025)

Description:

In the final chapter of Jonah, we find one of the most surprising endings in Scripture — a prophet angry at God’s compassion. In “And Many Animals,” David Baalbergen unpacks Jonah 4:2–11 and shows how Jonah’s frustration with grace reveals the same heart struggle we often face today.

Through this passage, we’re reminded that:

God’s mercy is not earned, but freely given.

Our anger and apathy often expose a misunderstanding of grace.

The Lord cares deeply for the lost — even those we might overlook.

As Jonah sits east of Nineveh, fuming over a withered plant, God gently exposes his misplaced priorities with one final question: “Should I not care about the great city of Nineveh… and many animals?” (Jonah 4:11).

It’s a question that still echoes today — calling us to see our neighbors, our city, and even our enemies through the lens of God’s gracious heart.

Join us as we trace God’s compassion through the story of Jonah and discover how His saving grace moves us from anger and apathy toward mission and mercy.

📖 Scripture: Jonah 4:2–11

🎙️ Preacher: David Baalbergen

🏠 Church: East Brainerd Baptist Church

📅 Date: November 9, 2025

📍 Address: 1047 Graysville Rd, Chattanooga, TN

🌐 Website: eastbrainerdbaptist.org