Show Notes
Matthew examines Jonah's story and the parallels and differences with that of Jesus. Both descend and rise, but only one reveals a wider mercy. The challenge for us is sincere faith can still be limited and lacking in compassion beyond our immediate community - personal spiritual matters, but it must lead us outward.
Gospel reading and key texts: Matthew 12:38-42 Jonah 2 Psalm 42
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