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Jonah 1:13-15
"15 So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging."

God sent Jonah to preach against Nineveh—the brutal Assyrian capital infamous for torture, mutilation, and conquest—yet Jonah feared his words might save them. Defying God, he fled to Tarshish. A fierce storm blocked the ship. The sailors, sensing divine judgment, cast lots; the lot fell on Jonah.

Jonah urged, “Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea!” The sailors did—and the storm stopped.

Jonah’s story reminds us: nowhere can we escape God. Sometimes a life-threatening storm is the wake-up call we need. It turned the sailors into believers; more lessons await Jonah (and us).

Today marks the anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517. Intended as a debate on indulgences and church reform, it sparked the Protestant Reformation, emphasizing Scripture over corrupt practices. Lutherans and Protestants commemorate it as Reformation Day.

Halloween’s prominence is no coincidence; some aim to eclipse this historic milestone. Only biblical events surpass it in significance. Celebrate Halloween cautiously. Watch this insightful video on its dangers:
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