| Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0964A recorded on January 6, 1985 teaching from Jonah 1:17-2:10 – One Must Die That Others May Live. |
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses the biblical story of Jonah to illustrate the Christian theological concept of substitutionary atonement. Pastor Stevens argues that Jonah’s experience—being swallowed by a great fish and subsequently spat out onto land—mirrors Jesus’s sacrifice, where one must die so that others may live. Stevens further explores this theme through various biblical examples, highlighting God’s unwavering love and the importance of obedience to God’s call, even when it seems challenging or frightening. Finally, Pastor Stevens emphasizes the invaluable nature of salvation, urging listeners to appreciate its significance and live lives of faithful service.