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2. Distinguish between conditional declarations of God and
unconditional determinations of God. In Jonah, God gave a
condition. If the Assyrians do not repent, He will destroy them. So,
they repent (man changes his behavior), and God did not punish
them. But He did not change His mind. His warning to them to
repent was successful. We find an example of an unconditional
declaration in 2 Samuel 7:16: “Your house and your kingdom will
endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.”
There is no qualification expressed or implied in this declaration. No
matter what David did or did not do, the word of the Lord would
come to pass.

So, the repentance of the Assyrians was no surprise to God. It was
part of God’s council, determined in eternity.
3.2 The necessity of prayer acknowledged.

Find reasons for prayer in the following Scripture passages:

 Psalm 50:14,15
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 Luke 11:9
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 Philippians 4:6,7
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 Colossians 4:2,3
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 1 Thessalonians 5:17
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 SC Q98
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 HC Q 116
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