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What was Jonah's attitude towards God's will?
What was Jonah's attitude towards God's will?
- Jonah thought it was something simple and straightforward.
- Jonah thought it was something he could control.
- Jonah thought it was something difficult and dangerous. (correct)
- Jonah thought it was something he could ignore.
What attitude did Jonah have towards witnessing?
What attitude did Jonah have towards witnessing?
- Jonah thought witnessing was something he could turn on and off at will. (correct)
- Jonah thought witnessing was a constant duty, no matter where he was.
- Jonah thought witnessing was an easy task.
- Jonah thought witnessing was only necessary for those who were willing to listen.
What was Jonah's attitude towards his enemies?
What was Jonah's attitude towards his enemies?
- Jonah wanted to see his enemies punished. (correct)
- Jonah wanted to see his enemies ignored.
- Jonah wanted to see his enemies prosper.
- Jonah wanted to see his enemies repent.
What does the text suggest about the consequences of disobedience?
What does the text suggest about the consequences of disobedience?
How is Jonah's backsliding described in the text?
How is Jonah's backsliding described in the text?
What did Jonah lose as a consequence of his backsliding?
What did Jonah lose as a consequence of his backsliding?
What does the text suggest about God's attitude towards Jonah?
What does the text suggest about God's attitude towards Jonah?
What is the main point of the story of Jonah?
What is the main point of the story of Jonah?
What was Jonah's initial reaction to God's command to preach to the Ninevites?
What was Jonah's initial reaction to God's command to preach to the Ninevites?
What did Jonah do after being swallowed by the great fish?
What did Jonah do after being swallowed by the great fish?
What was the main sin of the people of Nineveh, according to the text?
What was the main sin of the people of Nineveh, according to the text?
Why was Jonah's deliverance from the fish considered a miracle?
Why was Jonah's deliverance from the fish considered a miracle?
How did the people of Nineveh respond to Jonah's preaching?
How did the people of Nineveh respond to Jonah's preaching?
Why was Jonah's response to the Ninevites' repentance considered rebellious?
Why was Jonah's response to the Ninevites' repentance considered rebellious?
What did Jonah do after the Ninevites repented?
What did Jonah do after the Ninevites repented?
What is the key lesson of Jonah's story?
What is the key lesson of Jonah's story?
How does Jesus's ministry differ from Jonah's?
How does Jesus's ministry differ from Jonah's?
What does the gourd plant symbolize in the story of Jonah?
What does the gourd plant symbolize in the story of Jonah?
Why was Jonah's story chosen to be included in the Bible?
Why was Jonah's story chosen to be included in the Bible?
How is Jonah a type of Jesus Christ, according to the text?
How is Jonah a type of Jesus Christ, according to the text?
What does the number three represent in the text?
What does the number three represent in the text?
What is the key takeaway from Jonah's story?
What is the key takeaway from Jonah's story?
What is the significance of the Assyrian empire mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the Assyrian empire mentioned in the text?
What does the text suggest about Jonah's final fate?
What does the text suggest about Jonah's final fate?
What does the book of Jonah teach us about the nature of prayer?
What does the book of Jonah teach us about the nature of prayer?
Flashcards
Jonah's Prophecy
Jonah's Prophecy
Jonah prophesied that Jeroboam II would expand Israel's kingdom, as verified in 2 Kings 14:25.
Nineveh
Nineveh
The capital of the Assyrian Empire, known for its cruelty and violence.
Jonah's Resignation
Jonah's Resignation
Jonah resigned from his prophetic office by fleeing from God's call to preach to Nineveh.
Backsliding
Backsliding
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Consequences of Backsliding
Consequences of Backsliding
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God's Patience
God's Patience
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Jonah's Attitude
Jonah's Attitude
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Disobedience leads downward
Disobedience leads downward
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Divine Chastening
Divine Chastening
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Jonah's Confession
Jonah's Confession
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God’s Forgiveness
God’s Forgiveness
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Nineveh's Repentance
Nineveh's Repentance
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Jonah’s Prejudice
Jonah’s Prejudice
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Great Commission
Great Commission
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God's Mercy
God's Mercy
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Contrition
Contrition
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Jonah’s Disobedience
Jonah’s Disobedience
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The Great Fish
The Great Fish
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Lessons from Jonah
Lessons from Jonah
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Comparison with Jesus
Comparison with Jesus
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Jonah's Anger
Jonah's Anger
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Chastening Responses
Chastening Responses
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God's Sovereignty
God's Sovereignty
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Study Notes
Jonah's Prophecy and Rebellion
- Jonah, a historical figure, prophesied Jeroboam II's kingdom expansion (2 Kings 14:25).
- He rebelled when called to preach to Nineveh, the Assyrian capital.
- Assyrians were known for cruelties like burying, skinning, and impaling enemies.
- Jonah prioritized his dislike for enemies over God's will.
Jonah's Resignation: The Lesson of God's Patience
- Jonah fled from God's presence instead of going to Nineveh, resigning his prophetic role.
- His wrong attitudes:
- Difficulty and danger associated with God's will.
- Control over witnessing.
- Dislike for enemies.
- His disobedience led to various consequences.
- Loss of spiritual connection and energy.
- Loss of influence with the men.
- Loss of power in prayer.
- Near-death experience.
- God's patience was demonstrated throughout this process.
Jonah's Repentance: The Lesson of God's Pardon
- Jonah was chastened by God, recognizing God's hand in his hardships (Psalm 119:67).
- Convicted of his sins and confessed them.
- Lost God's presence and admitted to believing the devil's lies.
- True sorrow for his sins and asked for forgiveness.
- God cleansed Jonah and gave him a second chance.
- Christians can respond to God's chastening in several ways.
- Despising, ignoring it and refusing to confess.
- Fainting and giving up.
- Enduring, confessing, and trusting God.
Jonah's Revival: The Lesson of God's Power
- Jonah's message to Nineveh, a large sinful city, centered on avoiding God's wrath.
- Nineveh's transformation displayed great response to Jonah's preaching
- Jonah's message and God's miracle of his deliverance influenced the city.
- Repentance and belief in God displayed sincere faith, resulting in forgiveness.
- This Ninevite evangelistic harvest exemplified God's power.
- Jesus used Nineveh as an example for people disobeying in Matthew 12:38-41.
Jonah's Rebellion: The Lesson of God's Pity
- Jonah was depicted to be angry and rebellious in Nineveh in opposition to the people and God, acting childish and unloving.
- Jonah's lack of love for the people of Nineveh was juxtaposed with Jesus’ compassion.
- Jonah didn't love the people he preached to, unlike Jesus.
- God's control over nature was contrasted with Jonah's stubbornness.
- Jonah is a type of Jesus Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Matthew 12:39-41).
- Nineveh was spared for 150 more years.
- Humans disobey God's word, unlike nature.
Jonah as a Type of the Jewish Nation
- The book of Jonah is also a picture of the nation of Israel.
- Described as disobedient and cast out; preserved despite opposition, brought back and given another chance.
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