(a)How did the people of Nineveh respond to Jonahs message? The result, however, was nothing short of amazing. Out of the belly of Sheol I cried,AndYou heard my voice. 12 Jehovah is nothing like the rigid, cold, even harsh God so often portrayed by religious leaders. He had prophesied doom and destruction in the name of the Lord, but due to repentance it wasnt going to happen. To top it off Nineveh is 800 miles away. This is covenantal language of the highest order. Key Verse: I want to complete the work the Lord Jesus has given me.He wants me to give witness to others about the good news of God's grace. What does his familiar and most often considered a childrens story could teach us, adults? To begin, he had to choose between the shorter routes and the safer ones and then steadily make his way through valleys and over mountain passes beyond counting. The story of Jonah demonstrates why God so often leads us one step at a time without telling us more. The book of Jonah is short and a lot of time we can read through it quickly. The mandate to preach repentance is inexorably linked to the announcement of Gods grace and forgiveness. from the presence of the LORD. Some critics might complain that Jonah never answers. What can we learn from Jonahs attitude toward the repentance of the Ninevites? The book of Jonah is remarkable for several reasons. Obviously, He did not. God grew a vine to shelter Jonah from the sun, then sent a worm to chew it up. He built a little shelter and settled in to waitand to watch Nineveh. TERMS OF USE Isaiah was called to preach to a derelict people: "Jerusalem is ruined, and . 21. To put the matter in plain words, Jonah did not like grace because it was charity. Jonah 1:1-2 The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: Go to the great city of Ninevehand preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.. 1) That while our love for others fail, God's compassion knows no ends. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you (John 15:16 ESV). In the same way that God's mercy to Nineveh was "exceedingly evil" (it was evil, a great evil), so God's mercy to Jonah is "exceedingly joyous" (Jonah was joyous, a great joy). * He walked for a day, penetrating ever deeper into that teeming metropolis, perhaps looking for a suitable central location to start spreading his message. (b)What lesson do we all need to learn? 10 Reasons God Might Not Be Blessing Your Life, 9 Christians You Don't Want to Sit Beside on Sunday Morning, 6 Truths about Jesus Coming into the World, Inspiring Mother Breaks Down after Earning Golden Buzzer with Celine Dion Hit, 7 Ways Anxiety Dominates the Christian Mind. Jonah's obedience to God, albeit reluctant, brought about great results, results that only God could bring. Of course, we know that you and I cant flee from God. by Leanne Guenther. Am I Less Worthy Not Being From the Tribe of Ephraim? Its like what my pastor says, Earthly obedience, brings forth spiritual release. He sent a worm to attack and kill the plant. (a)What may have led Jonah into a downward spiral? This is both an indictment of Jonah and all who treat Gods grace as proprietary, and a challenge to begin to see the world through the eyes of God who created it. How well are we doing our job? Was it not because Jonah had allowed his thinking to become selfish? The Bible says that God so loved the world He sent His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16). Like us, Jonah initially responds to his prophetic call with fear. God let Jonah eat lavishly, then sent him to a place of famine. Or trouble within your church? And he said: I cried out to the Lord because of my affliction,and He answered me. JONAH LESSON 4 We will begin this lesson in Jonah 4:1 "But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry." Jonah had judged these people not worthy to be saved. Oddly enough Jonah was not too happy about that. In faith, Jonah knew that he would be delivered. They are just nothing but mere pretension. There are no limits to God's grace and love, and there are no limits to his ways and means of attaining His goals for salvation. 19 Once more Jehovah asked Jonah if he was rightly angry, this time over the death of the bottle-gourd plant. Jonah's story is told in the short (just 48 verses) but powerful book of Jonah. Prophet Jonah disobeyed God and attempted to escape, but God caught him red-handedly. 6 It has been estimated that Samaria, the capital of the ten-tribe kingdom of Israel, may have had some 20,000 to 30,000 inhabitants in Jonahs dayless than a fourth of Ninevehs population. These are only 5 thingsthere are more! Did not his anger over Nineveh spring from motives that were likewise selfisha prideful desire to save face, to be proved right? Then he asked to die, saying that death would be better than life.Read Jonah 4:2,3. God's Love vs. Jonah's Anger. Let us go to Jonah 1:1 brethren. Im having trouble understanding the story. Jonah was quite content with God's grace and God's love over Israel and over his own life. Short little Melissa style summary and insight: *If you are not familiar with the story of Jonahspend some time reading it. The Bible record is silent. Let us go to Jonah 1:1 brethren. Jonah wanted to see Nineveh destroyed. Or, are we angry, too? The word for the English, loving kindness in the text is the Hebrew, hesed. Hesed is the word used repeatedly throughout the Old Testament to describe Gods loyal love, His self-sworn obligation to love Israel, and to provide what Israel lacked (viz., sacrifice for sin and a holy life). The lesson for us is that God will not convince us of the matters of faith through powerful and Hollywood-like public manifestations of God's greatness. All people will one day glorify God - Psalms 86:9. But have you thought of what you also deserve? . She has spoken in churches in California, Oregon, Texas, and Mexico and has been featured in Guidepost Magazine and All Recipes Magazine. Struck with godly fear, he rose up from his throne, removed his luxurious robes of state, put on the same rough clothing that his people were wearing, and even sat down in the ashes. With his great ones, or nobles, he issued a decree that turned the fast from a spontaneous popular movement into an official action of state. Sign up for my newsletter and you will receive the Jonah character overview. When we see people sinning are we quick to say, Wait until you get what you truly deserve?, Oh I cant wait for the time when you fall down!, Oh, this group has cast me out. 17,18. There are treasures to be learned and applied in every chapter. We can almost picture an older, wiser, humbler man ruefully shaking his head as he describes his own mistakes, his rebellion, and his stubborn refusal to show mercy. When we accept Jesus and our Lord and Savior, then we need t to not just talk the talk but actually walk the walk. Its only 4 short chapters. We could be preaching, but our hearts may not be in preaching. 1:4, 11, 13, 15; 4:8), and he prepared a sea-creature, a vine, and a worm to do his bidding (Jon. Yahweh has given Jonah a job that he needs to accomplish. Last week we looked at the Jonah 1 & 2 and God's Mercy on a Reluctant Prophet. 9. Confinement, Communion, and Confession, Jonah 2. Or did Jehovah grant him that ability through a miracle? God chose Jonah to go to the Ninevites and tell them that unless they turned from their wicked ways they would face God's punishment. (See also footnote.) 21 Do you see the depth of Jehovahs object lesson? She has been involved in church and vocational ministry for over 18 years. Out of the belly of Sheol I cried,andyou heard my voice. Clearly the Lord knew what Jonah would do, and it seems the Lord was prepared to use that to further His own ends. Lastly, I get commissions for purchases made through my Amazon affiliate links in this website. Sometimes we learn lessons the hard way because we don't always do things God's way. I am so grateful for technology. Help me to obey your instructions. We can come to think that we are blessed to be in the family of God because of something of value or usefulness that impresses God. He asked him to go somewhere Jonah would NEVER want to go. Then all of sudden God decided to come between Jonah and his patriotism. God knows the future - Isaiah 46:10. On the way, however, God caused tragic things to happen. Just imagine that prophet, once again safe in his homeland, writing this account. Why did Jehovah refer to Nineveh as the great city, and what does that teach us about him? A bad storm happens and Jonah actually has the courage to let everyone know its his fault because hes running away from God. The people of Nineveh repented, and God spared the city. Long story short they toss him overboard, but before doing so they ask God to forgive them. Jonah is an interesting story. God's Interest in All People Jonah is saying in his prayer, that he knows that God will bring Nineveh into that covenantal relationship. Jonah was inside the fish for three days. Then Jehovah sent a huge fish. Notice, out of the four chapters of Jonah, the words of his preaching was only one sentence. Jonah would have to travel this by horse/camel. 6 When Jonah finally entered Nineveh, its sizable population of more than 120,000 may have made the place only more intimidating. God does not want us to forget the lessons of the book of Jonah, nor the destiny of the Assyrian capital of Nineveh. He ordered that all wear sackcloth, even the domestic animals. Just like us, brethren, we have also been given a task by God to preach the Gospel to this morally decaying and dying world. Therefore now, O LORD, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live!. The book bearing his name ends with Jehovahs question hanging therein effect, still echoing. Biblearena BibleArena - All Rights Reserved| Sitemap. You could really see the clear intent of Jonah here that he really didnt want to do the job he was called to do. The fast was so great that even animals fasted and cried out to God! The Lords states that Jonah mourns the loss of the Gourd which came up in a day and was lost in a daya nothing and trivial thing. We read: Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before Me.. Jonah was called to go and preach the repentance to the Ninevites (And by natural inference, to receive the forgiveness of God). Had Jonah gone to Nineveh just as an enemy Israelite, he would have most likely been ignored, maybe even killed. I hope you learned something new about the story of Jonah. God told Jonah what He wanted Jonah to do. I have learned 5 keys from the life of Jonah that I want to share with you! The sign of Jonah was an expression used by Jesus to refer to Jonah's three days and three nights in the belly of the fish (Jonah 1:17). You see, the Day of Atonement is a reminder that part of humbling ourselves and repenting of our sins is to do the work God has called us to do. Join me now as we explore Gods word and discover what it takes to become a true Christian! This was at least part of the reason why Jonah did not want to go to Nineveh - he was afraid they would repent, when all along he wanted God to judge the Assyrian capital. A Second Chance with God, Jonah 3. Melissa is a passionate minister, speaker and an ongoing learner of the Bible. This blatant rebellion leads Jonah a not so fun boat ride. When God speaks, it is up to man to obey. The fish did not chew him up - it just swallowed him and Jonah was safe inside. Not to mention I did an Old Testament survey on him as well. One day, God told the prophet Jonah, "Jonah, go preach to the people of Nineveh. Today you'll discover an important lesson: God forgives us. He is the weeping God ofJonah 4in human form. Jonah is mad at the Lord, so the Lord tried to teach him. The stubborn servant felt the heat of hell until he repented. Amen. And is the founder of Think About Such Things. God will move you out of a place of comfort to see a greater level of breakthrough for yourself and for others. But thankfully brethren, God is not like that. The book of Jonah concludes with a rather enigmatic ending. Meanwhile, as soon as Jonah was thrown from the ship, the storm stopped and the water became calm again. Then word came to the king of Nineveh; and he arose from his throne and laid aside his robe, covered himself with sackcloth and sat in ashes. God gave us the ability to choose - Joshua 24:15. What does it mean to dwell in the secret place of the Most High (Psalms 91:1)? When God speaks to our heart to do something we should take intitive. We know as a fact for Jonah records his prayer, not a petition that flatters its supplicant: So he prayed to the LORD, and said, Ah, LORD, was not this what I said when I was still in my country? For this article, we will take a quick look at some things that Jonah's life and ministry teaches us today, in a world where man-centered Christianity has grown, and many are looking for the real deal about Christ. Please see my disclosure policy for details. It seems that at this time Nineveh had a sea-oriented religious system and sea-themed Gods. That warning was based on the Ninevites bad ways, which subsequently changed. Jonah 3 & 4. . He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. Thank you. But those things need to bow down to Gods ways. And that response is nestled within the greater framework of Gods plan for the ages: from Paradise Lost(Milton, 1667) to Paradise Regained (Milton, 1671). I like this commentary, indeed there are great lessons to learn from Jonah's situation. For Jonah a whole city was ready to repent, but for that to happen he would have to leave his comfort zone. An encyclopedia hit the nail on the head as it described the lesson that God taught Jonah through the worm destroying the plant that gave him such delight in an emotional and tiring time in his life. The Lord controlled the elements of weather (Jon. And he caused it to be proclaimed and published throughout Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying. Im having trouble understanding the story. Jonah was the son of Amittai, who came from Gath-hepher in Zebulun (called Gittah-hepher in Joshua 19:10-13 ). YAHWEH has called us to do a job of preparing ourselves to meet Him and at the same time, preach the Gospel to all humanity. God's compassion easily surpasses our love for others. Whether Jonah liked what God commanded, understood the reason for what God commanded or wanted something different than what God commanded made no difference whatsoever. Had he learned to speak the Assyrian tongue? Many thanks. 2. He is the recipient of the Legion of Merit. It has spiritual ramifications that affects both our spiritual life, and daily life. But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily to God; yes, let every one turn from his evil way and from the violence that is in his hands. PRIVACY SETTINGS, https://assetsnffrgf-a.akamaihd.net/assets/m/1102013260/univ/art/1102013260_univ_sqr_xl.jpg, https://assetsnffrgf-a.akamaihd.net/assets/a/ia/E/wpub/ia_E_lg.jpg, Share Will we?Read Matthew 5:7. Covenantal-snobbery was, and can still be, a serious problem with Gods people. Only true repentance can happen when we acknowledge and are willing to go in Gods direction. 13 Was Jonahs prophecy a false one? I AM JOSHUA and Im on a mission to help fellow Christians build a closer and more intimate relationship with God. Hes actually ANGRY at God. There might be more, but thats just what is said here. Image what some of the Nineveh locals would think and say if they saw Jonah get vomited up out of a fish onto the beach. *. Jonah 3:5-8 The Ninevites believed God. Could you imagine how many times you would hear your kids say. The stubborn servant felt the heat of hell until he repented. To top it off Nineveh is 800 miles away. The only disobedient figure in the book of Jonah is Jonah. In doing so, he showed remarkable courage and faith, qualities that Christians today need more than ever. We dont deserve mercy and compassion. They had believed him. 2 One thing Jonah knew for certain: He could not turn around and run away from this assignment. 4 Jonah did not see Nineveh as Jehovah did. Who can tell if God will turn and relent, and turn away from His fierce anger, so that we may not perish?'" Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste anything; do not let them eat, or drink water. Though we run away from Him, He patiently waits for us. Jonah 1:3 ButJonahran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. When thinking about this book as a whole, and what God is trying to teach Jonah, what does this mean for us. Then he sent a parching east wind until Jonah began swooning away because of the heat. Is it wrong to judge other people? (b)Why was Jonahs prophecy not a false one? Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the fishs belly. He was the earliest of the prophets and close behind Elisha in his place in the Old Testament. He has composed and performed original music for five albums. 11 Does this mean that Jehovah decided that his own judgment about Nineveh had been in error? In the 4th chapter of Jonah, we see God's love and grace contrasted with Jonah's anger and lack of compassion. 7 Nineveh was a major city in Assyria, the world power of both Jonah and Nahum's day. Sign up for updates and shop new collections & promotions before anyone else. Jonah 4:6-7 = Made bush grow to give shade, then had worm kill it Bush Notes: Probably Elkeroa - Common shrub in Palestine, grows in sandy places Broad vine-like leaves with dense shadow Grows very quickly in matter of days How did this affect Jonah? When we begin to reduce Gods response to human sin as judgment without mercy, then it is time for us to open up the book of Jonah, and invite the Spirit of the Lord to cleanse us of self-interests, smugness, and uncaring attitudes and return to the Lord of love. Jonah's response is joy, great joy. He could have detested and hated these people. (a)How does Jehovah show that he is reasonable, adaptable, and merciful? Jonah was then swallowed by a great fish and was brought to Nineveh. I am currently in a RCIA to becoming catholic. Those who hold Jonah as a mythological yarn seek to strengthen their unbelieving position by adding disbelief in a fish swallowing Jonah and, then, spitting the reluctant revivalist onto the shore. God used the bottle-gourd plant to teach Jonah a lesson in mercy, 20 God reasoned with Jonah, saying that the prophet was feeling sorry over the death of a mere plant that had sprung up overnight, one that Jonah neither planted nor caused to grow. PRIVACY POLICY For, Jonah, this is unthinkable and so, HE FLED! The 120,000 persons who do not know their right hand from their left, are likely infants. And when God did not destroy Nineveh, Jonah became angry. 6 Then the LORD God provided a vine and made it grow up over Jonah to give shade for his head to ease his discomfort, and Jonah was very happy about the vine. Thats all that was recorded in the preaching of Jonah. The pagan city of Nineveh, the capital of an Ancient Near Eastern Empire, Assyria, was the epicenter of antagonism toward Israel, and yet, this enemy of God became the object of God's love and grace. As Jonah said, God is a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, One who relents from doing harm.. For, Jonah, its an insult to Israel. Jonah believes that the Ninevites dont deserve Gods mercy and forgiveness. * He humbly acknowledged that his people were guilty of badness and violence. He sent a mighty storm while Jonah's ship was at sea, and the storm endangered the lives of everybody. by Shelby Faith. . Jonah was under God's observation all along. Some may believe that Jehovah should have prevented a tragedy or that he should have executed swift judgment against the wicked or even that he should have brought an end to this whole world system of things before now. She also enjoys family, cooking, and reading. At any rate, his message was simple and not likely to win him any favor: Only forty days more, and Nineveh will be overthrown. (Jonah 3:4) He spoke out boldly and repeatedly. God was working in Jonah's life through his fish experience. We might be giving our tithes and offering, we could be serving the brethren, we could be helping one another, but if our hearts are not into it, they are just for a show. Did they repent when a prophet preached to them? In chapter 4 of Jonah, we see a man who is angry, because God decided to have mercy. 1,2. Use this lesson to lead kids to respond to God's compassion and . The book of Jonah is often characterized by liberal theologians as a metaphorical story to teach Israel to be more open to others. However, anyone who willingly obeys God has the advantage of receiving greater benefits than a person who was coerced into obedience. 22 The question is, Did Jonah take the lesson to heart? It is an astounding admission of the true nature of Gods covenant given to Abraham. Jonah was the prophet who served during the reign of Jeroboam II in the Eighth Century before Christ. But what happened, did Jonah obey God with zeal and passion? What quality had Jehovah shown toward Jonah, yet what question arises? He was a prophet in a nation he is proud of. Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish's belly: Jonah was still in the belly of the fish but he knew it was enough that the LORD had heard his cry ( You heard my voice ). 7,8. God plans to bring unity to all things under Christ - Ephesians 1:10. Since we interpret Scripture by other Scriptures, and since our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ told the book of Jonah as history (Matthew 12:39-41), so must we. We learned here that both Socratic teaching and rabbinical teaching (by asking questions) was used by God long before educators ever thought about such things. To know he answers my prayers? But Nineveh was a very wicked city. And now, no doom was coming. It has a ton of practical and fun things to print that will help you in you grow in your walk with God! 8 The king too responded to Jonahs proclamation. It states, "Yahweh scolded him for taking pity on a plant that he did not make grow, while feeling no sorrow for thousands of people in Nineveh." I enjoy the Bible study and I want to be a blessing to others. So he goes to Nineveh and calls them to repent or be destroyed. Learning to show mercy is often difficult for imperfect humans. He asks the men to hurl him into the sea, which they do, and the storm. (Ezek. Now that we had a short summarylets get down to business! God loves us as much as He loves the people outside of the church. Ninevah was a city in Assyria. I am passionate about inspiring people to find their God-given purpose in life. ). The Prodigal Prophet Jonah And The Mystery Of God Recognizing the showing off ways to get this ebook The Prodigal Prophet Jonah And The Mystery Of God is additionally useful. God called Jonah to a mountaintop and showed him all the lands of His creation. . Instead, something remarkable happened. Six Signs We Need to Return to God, Jonah 1. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Is it true that it never rained before Noah? He had to learn the hard way. Stay up to date with the latest Christian news! Jesus knew what he was talking about, for he had been alive in heaven to witness those events as they unfolded. Read More, 3 Important Ways to Pray for Your Future Husband. 1. So, it shows that the Ninevites are even better than the Israelites at some point! What's wrong with the House of Bishops' proposed same-sex prayers? We could be studying the word of God, but our hearts are not into it. 9 Some critics express doubt that such a change of heart could have occurred so quickly among the Ninevites. It had all the elements of a spellbinder: a reluctant prophet fleeing God, a sinking ship, a man thrown overboard into the maw of a sea. A gourd, an easterly winder, and even a worm, all over the Lord without any protests. Jonah prophesied in the mid-700s BC, a time when Assyria was not as powerful as they had been in recent years. Jonah is depressed and miserable due the the fact that the city would not be destroyed. The story of Jonah demonstrates how Almighty God has sovereign control over every creature on earth. His life and ministry, recorded in but four chapters, brings so many lessons to Christians old and new. The commandment to Jonah was to "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me" (Jonah 1:2). When someone repents, are we happy for the person? 4,5. 14 How did Jonah react when destruction did not come at the time he expected it to? Amen. For built into Jonah's first attempts to get away from God are two results which will inevitably follow whenever anyone tries to disobey Him. He knew, because of Gods incredible and unfathomable deep level of mercy, He would forgive them if they repent! When they did throw him into the sea, the storm stopped. If you want to learn more, read, 13 Best Lessons We can Learn from Jonah.. July 19, 2009. (a)What object lesson did Jehovah teach Jonah? You see, evidence indicates that Jonah wrote the book bearing his name. 18 Overnight, Jehovah caused a bottle-gourd plant to sprout up. But none of these factors made the city important to Jehovah God. . He values human life and the potential that each individual has for repenting and learning to do what is right. 3 - 4 ) Jonah's Renewed Commission and Obedience ( 3:1-4) The Endangered Ninevites' Repentant Appeal to the Lord ( 3:5-9) The issue in the book of Jonah causes each of us to reflect on this truth: those who curse Christ today could be those who preach Christ tomorrow. BIBLEARENA.ORG presents the sacred teachings of the Bible to enhance spiritual growth. Instead, it seems, he was on a downward spiral into a mire of bitterness, self-pity, and wounded pride. . He mentions one in particular: Far-called, our navies melt away;On dune and headland sinks the fire:Lo, all our pomp of yesterdayIs one with Nineveh and Tyre! 1) God gave Jonah a job, but Jonah didn't want to do it. In fact, the narrator uses the same grammatical structure as in Jonah 4:1. After paying the fare, he. 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