The story of Jonah shows us the importance of the call of the prophet. Prophets are different. Prophets are unique. Prophets don't ask to be called or chosen. Prophets are called from the womb. Prophets pay a price for running and hiding. Jonah ended up in the belly of a great fish.

— John Eckhardt (b. 1957), Prediger, Autor und Kirchenleiter

Related Bible passage: JON.1.17

Topics: Guidance & God's Will, Discipleship

Occasions: For Reflection

John Eckhardt

John Eckhardt (* 1957) ist ein US-amerikanischer Prediger, Autor und Gemeindegründer aus Chicago, der in der pfingstlich-charismatischen Bewegung wirkt. Bekannt wurde er vor allem durch Gebetshandbücher zur geistlichen Kampfführung, seinen Befreiungsdienst sowie seinen Einsatz für neuapostolische Leitungsstrukturen. Während seine schriftbasierten Gebetstexte vielen Lesern als alltagstaugliche Glaubensimpulse dienen, stehen seine Lehren zur Dämonenaustreibung bei Christen sowie Aspekte des Wohlstandsevangeliums in der Kritik.

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