Does God need us to save people?

The LORD sovereignly worked through his disobedient prophet to save the sailors (Jonah 1)

God turns the spotlight on Jonah in the big storm (1-12; Proverbs 16:33)

The sailors worship Yahweh (13-16)

God’s role: He alone saves people (Ephesians 2:1-10)

Your role: Freely speak of your Christian identity (Romans 10:9-15)

The LORD sovereignly worked through his grumpy prophet to save Nineveh (Jonah 3)

God softens hearts despite Jonah’s small efforts in the big city

The Ninevites repent before God

God’s role: He changes hearts so people believe the message (Acts 13:48; 16:14)

Your role: Know the gospel and the Bible (1 Peter 3:15-16)