18 Questions
What was Jonah's message to the people of Nineveh?
Destruction is imminent
How did the people of Nineveh respond to Jonah's message?
They repented and fasted, seeking God's mercy
What did the king of Nineveh decree after hearing Jonah's message?
That everyone should repent and fast
How did God respond to Nineveh's repentance?
He relented from disaster and spared the city
What did Jonah do while inside the belly of the fish?
He repented and turned to God
How long was Jonah inside the belly of the fish?
Three days and three nights
What was the outcome of Jonah's prayer of repentance inside the fish?
Jonah was saved by God
What did Jonah proclaim to the people of Nineveh?
A warning of destruction and judgment
How did the people of Nineveh respond to Jonah's message?
They repented and fasted, seeking God's mercy
What did the king of Nineveh decree after hearing Jonah's message?
That everyone should repent and fast
What was the significance of Jonah's message to the people of Nineveh?
It was a warning of destruction and judgment, but also offered hope of salvation
What did Jonah's experience inside the fish reveal about God?
God is merciful and forgiving towards those who repent
What was God's response to Nineveh's repentance?
He relented from disaster
What was the purpose of Jonah's mission to Nineveh?
To warn the city of impending doom
How did the people of Nineveh respond to Jonah's message?
They repented and turned to God
What is the central message of the book of Jonah?
God's mercy for all people
What did God use to teach Jonah about compassion and mercy?
A vine
What did God's relented disaster show about His character?
His mercy
Study Notes
God's Response to Nineveh's Repentance
- God relented from disaster when Nineveh repented
Jonah's Reaction to God's Mercy
- Jonah was angry when God showed mercy to Nineveh
Teachings of God through the Vine
- God used a vine to teach Jonah about compassion and mercy
- The vine withered, symbolizing God's lesson to Jonah
Lessons from the Book of Jonah
- The central message of the book of Jonah is God's mercy for all people
- God's character is emphasized as showing mercy and compassion
Jonah's Mission to Nineveh
- The purpose of Jonah's mission was to warn the city of impending doom
- Jonah's message to the people of Nineveh was that destruction is imminent
Jonah's Experience in the Fish
- Jonah was inside the belly of the fish for three days and three nights
- While inside the fish, Jonah repented and prayed for forgiveness
- The fish spat Jonah out onto dry land after his prayer
Response of the People of Nineveh
- The people of Nineveh responded to Jonah's message by repenting and fasting
- The king of Nineveh decreed that everyone should repent
Jonah's Journey
- Jonah was thrown overboard by the sailors during a storm
- The sailors were relieved when the storm ceased after throwing Jonah into the sea
- Jonah built an altar and returned home after being vomited out by the fish
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