Two Types of  People 

Two Types of  People 
Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.9.23 

Those who others up. 

Those who others down. 

Do I others up or do I others down? 

Jonah 4:1–11 (NLT)

1 This change of plans greatly upset Jonah, and he became very angry. 

2 So he complained to the Lord about it: “Didn’t I say before I left home that you would do this, Lord? That is why I ran away to Tarshish! I knew that you are a merciful and compassionate God, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. You are eager to turn back from destroying people. 

3 Just kill me now, Lord! I’d rather be dead than alive if what I predicted will not happen.” 

4 The Lord replied, “Is it right for you to be angry about this?” 

5 Then Jonah went out to the east side of the city and made a shelter to sit under as he waited to see what would happen to the city. 

6 And the Lord God arranged for a leafy plant to grow there, and soon it spread its broad leaves over Jonah’s head, shading him from the sun. This eased his discomfort, and Jonah was very grateful for the plant. 

7 But God also arranged for a worm! The next morning at dawn the worm ate through the stem of the plant so that it withered away. 

8 And as the sun grew hot, God arranged for a scorching east wind to blow on Jonah. The sun beat down on his head until he grew faint and wished to die. “Death is certainly better than living like this!” he exclaimed. 

9 Then God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry because the plant died?” “Yes,” Jonah retorted, “even angry enough to die!” 

10 Then the Lord said, “You feel sorry about the plant, though you did nothing to put it there. It came quickly and died quickly. 

11 But Nineveh has more than 120,000 people living in spiritual darkness, not to mention all the animals. Shouldn’t I feel sorry for such a great city?”

HOW TO LIFT OTHERS UP… 

 Be motivated by what God. 

1 Timothy 2:1 (NLT)

1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.

1 Timothy 2:5–6 (NLT)

5 For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. 

6 He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time.

Know the difference between what and what . 

Jonah 4:3 (NLT)

3 Just kill me now, Lord! I’d rather be dead than alive if what I predicted will not happen.”

1 Kings 19:4 (NLT) 

4 Then he went on alone into the wilderness, traveling all day. He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my ancestors who have already died.”

Initiate the in a negative environment. 

Jonah 1:2 (NLT)

 Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.”

Matthew 11:28–30 (NLT)

28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 

29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 

30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”

Understand that life is not a . 

Jonah 4:10–11 (NLT)

10 Then the Lord said, “You feel sorry about the plant, though you did nothing to put it there. It came quickly and died quickly. 

11 But Nineveh has more than 120,000 people living in spiritual darkness, not to mention all the animals. Shouldn’t I feel sorry for such a great city?”

“Do all the good we can, to all the people you can, in all the ways you can, as long as you can” – DL Moody

We are a church family that lifts people up.

Are you an anchor or a lifter? 

How do you need to lift someone up this week?  

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