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God tells Jonah for the second time to go to ______ and warn the people about their future punishment.
God tells Jonah for the second time to go to ______ and warn the people about their future punishment.
Nineveh
Jonah tells the people that in forty days, ______ will be destroyed.
Jonah tells the people that in forty days, ______ will be destroyed.
Nineveh
The people of Nineveh, including the ______, feel sorry for their wrong actions.
The people of Nineveh, including the ______, feel sorry for their wrong actions.
king
The king makes a rule for everyone to pray to God and stop doing ______ things.
The king makes a rule for everyone to pray to God and stop doing ______ things.
Because the people truly change their ______, God decides not to destroy them after all.
Because the people truly change their ______, God decides not to destroy them after all.
Flashcards
Jonah's mission
Jonah's mission
Jonah was sent to Nineveh to warn them about God's punishment for their bad actions.
Nineveh's response
Nineveh's response
The people of Nineveh repented, showing sorrow for their sins by wearing sackcloth and fasting.
King's decree
King's decree
The king of Nineveh ordered everyone to pray, stop wrongdoing, and end violence.
God's mercy
God's mercy
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Repentance
Repentance
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Study Notes
Jonah and the Ninevites
- God commands Jonah a second time to prophecy against Nineveh.
- Jonah warns of destruction in 40 days.
- The Ninevites, including the king, repent of their sins.
- They dress in sackcloth and fast as acts of repentance.
- The king decrees a city-wide prayer and cessation of violence.
- God relents from destruction due to the Ninevites' heartfelt repentance.
- The story highlights the concept of repentance, divine mercy, and God's willingness to forgive.
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