In Psalm 139, David cries "Where shall I flee from your presence?" Today, we begin an examination of the incredible adventure of the prophet Jonah, and we'll quickly begin to discover the amazing truth that though we may try to flee from God, it's a game we cannot win! He will pursue us relentlessly, and in the end, He will find us no matter how far we go.
Severe consequences resulted when God's people wandered away in disobedience. In today's text we see that compromise ultimately led to disaster for the Israelites...