The document discusses Jonah's imprisonment as a metaphor for being trapped by disobedience to God. It describes how Jonah's imprisonment came through disobedience, disappointments, and disasters as he fled God's call. While in this "prison", Jonah acknowledged, agreed with, and was accepted by God once more. As a result, God's message was communicated through Jonah, his mission was accomplished, and Jonah himself was changed. The conclusion reflects on how being imprisoned by one's own choices can be difficult but can also become a blessing if it leads one back to obeying God.

1. The Prison of Choice
Jonah 1:1-3

2. Introductory Thoughts
God has an amazing was of getting our attention!
This is one of the lessons taught here in the book of
Jonah.
This prison wasn’t constructed of brick, mortar and metal
bars.
We want to join Jonah in his prison and deal with the
truths that we find there.

3. The Road to This Prison
It Is A Road of Disobedience – Jonah 1:1-3.
It Is A Road of Disappointments – Jonah 1:3-12.
It Is A Road of Disasters – Jonah 1:4-17.

4. The Rehabilitation in This Prison
Jonah’s Acknowledgement before the Lord – 2:1, 4, 7-9.
Jonah’s Agreement with the Lord – Jonah 2:9b.
Jonah’s Acceptance by the Lord – Jonah 2:2, 10; 3:1-2.

5. The Results of This Prison
God’s Man Is Changed – Jonah 3:3.
God’s Message Is Communicated – Jonah 3:4.
God’s Mission Is Accomplished – Jonah 3:5-10.

6. Concluding Thoughts
The prison of choice can be a hard place to live.
But, it can be a blessing in some ways too.
Has God been calling you to do something for His glory?
Have you been taking a different path than His?