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PREPARATION BEFORE THE STORM

✦Genesis 6 describes the most destructive storm in the history of the world

✦How can any man survive such a calamity - Preparation

✦We must stand out from the world as a prepared people

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PERSPECTIVE IN THE STORM

✦The storm which came into Jonah’s life was of his own doing

✦Jonah overcame the storm by regaining the proper perspective

✦Proper perspective is crucial for us in enduring the storms in our lives

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PROTECTION FROM THE STORM

✦The disciples found protection from the storm by turning to the Lord

✦The storms of life test our faith

✦We find protection from the effects of the storm only in the Lord

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PERSEVERANCE THROUGH THE STORM

✦When all hope seems lost we must persevere in faith

✦With great faith we can overcome great storms

✦We must keep our eyes on the goal and persevere!