Overview
In this series, we’ll walk through the prophetic books of Jonah and Amos—two radically different prophets with a common mission: to confront God's people with the truth about His heart. Jonah runs from God's heart of mercy; Amos runs toward God's heart for justice. Together, these books expose the ways God's people resist His heart and mission, and invite us into deeper alignment with His restorative purposes in the world.
In a culture marked by spiritual apathy, social injustice, political polarization, and self-absorbed living, these prophets speak with timely relevance for our lives in Denver today.
Jonah: God's Reluctant Prophet of Mercy
Jonah is a story-driven prophetic book centered around a reluctant prophet who is called to preach repentance to Israel’s enemies in Nineveh. Jonah refuses, not out of fear, but because he knows God is merciful—and he doesn't want Nineveh to receive that mercy. God relentlessly pursues both Jonah and the Ninevites, extending His compassion to rebels—insiders and outsiders alike.
Key Themes:
- God’s heart of mercy for all nations
- The danger of self-righteousness and tribalism
- God's pursuit of our hearts, not just our obedience
- The irony that “outsiders” often respond more faithfully than God’s own people
Amos: God's Courageous Prophet of Justice
Amos is a shepherd from the south (Judah) sent to confront the elite in the northern kingdom of Israel. He denounces empty religious rituals, economic injustice, and societal complacency. Amos reveals how deeply God cares about righteousness, justice, and covenant faithfulness—and how His people can no longer separate worship from daily ethics
Key Themes:
- God’s justice and judgment
- The inseparable connection between worship and justice
- The danger of religious complacency and materialism
- God's heart for the poor, the oppressed, and the marginalized
Sermons
Series begins on Sunday, September 7. The first sermon will be posted on Monday, September 8.
Jonah 1
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Overview In this series, we’ll walk through the prophetic books of Jonah and Amos—two radically different prophets with a common […]
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Artwork for Jonah and Amos was illustrated by Drew Button, weaving themes from the books of Jonah and Amos into elements from our own landscape in Colorado. His hand-drawn, local elements aim to bring the lessons of these ancient prophetic books a bit "closer" to us—mercy and justice are of the Living God for our day and for our land.
A full artwork write will be available on Tuesday, September 16.