Jonah 1-4 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who was Jonah the son of?

Amittai

Why did the word of the Lord tell Jonah to cry out against the great city of Nineveh?

Their wickedness had come up before the Lord.

Where did Jonah arise to flee to when he went from the presence of the Lord instead of Nineveh?

Tarshish

Where did Jonah go when he found a ship going to Tarshish?

Joppa Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonah pay when he went on the ship from Joppa to Tarshish?

The fare Signup and view all the answers

What was Jonah fleeing from when he boarded the ship to Tarshish?

The presence of the Lord Signup and view all the answers

What did the Lord send out when there was a mighty tempest on the sea?

A great wind Signup and view all the answers

What was about to happen to the ship when the great tempest was on the sea?

About to be broken up Signup and view all the answers

How did the mariners feel when the great wind caused the mighty tempest on the sea?

Afraid Signup and view all the answers

Why did the mariners throw their cargo into the sea?

To lighten their load Signup and view all the answers

What part of the ship did Jonah go down into?

The lowest part Signup and view all the answers

What was Jonah doing in the lowest part of the ship?

Sleeping Signup and view all the answers

Who did the captain ask Jonah to call on so they would not perish?

His God Signup and view all the answers

What did the mariners cast so they would know who caused the trouble at sea which fell on them?

Lots Signup and view all the answers

Who did the lot fall on that the mariners cast?

Jonah Signup and view all the answers

What five things did the mariners ask Jonah after the lot they cast fell on him?

For whose cause is this trouble upon us, what is your occupation, where do you come from, what is your country, and of what people are you? Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonah tell the mariners he was?

A Hebrew Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonah say the God of heaven made when he said he feared the Lord?

The sea and dry land Signup and view all the answers

Whom did Jonah tell the mariners he had fled?

The Lord Signup and view all the answers

How was the sea growing when the mariners rowed harder and could not return to land?

More tempestuous Signup and view all the answers

What did the men cry out for the Lord not to charge them with when they said let us not perish?

Innocent blood Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonah say he knew was because of him?

The great tempest Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonah say for the mariners to do to make the sea calm?

Pick him up and throw him in the sea Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the sea after the men picked Jonah up and threw him in the sea?

It ceased from raging Signup and view all the answers

What did the men take when they feared the Lord exceedingly and offered sacrifice?

Vows Signup and view all the answers

What had the Lord prepared to swallow Jonah?

A great fish Signup and view all the answers

How long was Jonah in the belly of the great fish?

Three days and three nights Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jonah pray to the Lord his God from?

The fish belly Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jonah say he cried out to the Lord?

Because of his affliction Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jonah say he cried out from?

The belly of Sheol Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonah say the Lord heard when he cried out from the belly of Sheol?

His voice Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jonah say the Lord had cast him?

Into the deep Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonah say surrounded him when he was cast into the deep into the heart of the sea?

Floods Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonah say passed over him when he was surrounded by floods?

Billows and waves Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jonah say he will look to again when he said he had been cast out of the Lord's sight?

His holy temple Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonah say was wrapped around his head when he said the waters surrounded him and the deep closed around him?

Weeds Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonah say surrounded him even to his soul?

The waters Signup and view all the answers

What did Jonah say he went down to the moorings of?

The mountains Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Jonah Overview

Jonah, son of Amittai, was commissioned by the Lord to warn Nineveh of their wickedness.
Instead of obeying, Jonah fled to Tarshish, seeking to escape God's presence.

Jonah's Flight

Jonah departed from the Lord's command to preach in Nineveh.
He traveled to Joppa to find a ship heading to Tarshish and paid the fare for the journey.
A great wind sent by the Lord caused a mighty tempest that threatened to break the ship apart.

Mariners' Response

The mariners were afraid and threw cargo overboard to lighten the ship during the storm.
Jonah, in the lowest part of the ship, was found sleeping amid the chaos.
The Captain urged Jonah to pray to his God to save them from perishing.

Determining the Cause of the Storm

Mariners cast lots to identify who was responsible for the calamity; the lot fell on Jonah.
They interrogated Jonah about his identity and the reason for the storm, leading him to reveal he was a Hebrew and feared the Lord who created the sea and dry land.

Jonah's Solution

Acknowledging his role in the trouble, Jonah asked the mariners to throw him into the sea to calm the storm.
Upon throwing Jonah overboard, the sea ceased raging, leading the mariners to fear the Lord and offer sacrifices.

Jonah's Captivity

The Lord prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah, where he spent three days and three nights.
From the belly of the fish, Jonah prayed to God, crying out due to his affliction and being in Sheol.

Jonah's Plea

Jonah recounted his desperation, stating floods and billows surrounded him, and he felt closed off from God’s sight.
Despite his dire situation, Jonah resolved to look towards God’s holy temple for salvation.

Conclusion & Vows

After his prayer, Jonah expressed gratitude and vowed to make sacrifices, acknowledging the Lord’s deliverance.

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Test your knowledge of the Book of Jonah with these flashcards covering chapters 1 to 4. Each card presents a question about significant events and characters from the text. Perfect for anyone studying the Bible or learning about its themes.