Jonah, does God have the right to forgive? part four

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Repentant Ninevites find God's mercy, causing great anger in the prophet Jonah's heart.

Jonah was furious with God! His thoughts were the frustrations of a prophet in rebellion! He was disrespecting the Lord God Almighty!

He prayed and what a tantrum he had! “You told me to go to Nineveh and tell the people that God sees their cruelty. I know that you are slow to anger and merciful. You might change your mind from punishment to forgiveness, if the Ninevites...
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