Jonah 4:2-11
In the conclusion of the book of Jonah, we see God’s gentle admonishment against Jonah’s unrighteous anger about God’s forgiveness of the Ninevites.
Jonah-2015
Friday Night Salt and Light home group Bible studies – 2015.
Jonah 4:1
Exploration of the Biblical teachings on righteous and unrighteous anger in the context of Jonah’s anger at God for not punishing the Ninevites.
Jonah 3
Examination of the connection between faith, obedience, and repentance in the context of the repentance of the Ninevites in response to Jonah’s preaching.
Jonah 2:9b-10
Conclusion of Jonah’s prayer inside the great fish. Discussion of vows made to the LORD, and of His salvation in the context of Jonah’s prayer.
Jonah 2:8-9a
Jonah’s prayer Part III – A consideration of the sin of idolatry in ancient times and today. The Hebrew word for mercy ( חֶסֶד – checed ). The desire of God for us to offer sacrifices gladly.
Jonah 2:3-7
Jonah’s prayer part II – Jonah’s despair at separation from God (a type of Christ); God’s abhorrence of pride; God’s mercy and forgiveness of the humble.
Jonah 2:1-2
Jonah’s prayer. What the Bible says about Hell (Sheol/Hades). The importance of the Bible’s denial of the swoon theory to salvation by Christ’s sacrifice.
Jonah 1:17 – 2:2
God’s provision of the great fish for Jonah’s protection until he humbled himself. Also other examples of the Biblical significance of the 3-day period.
Jonah 1:4-16
God’s first purpose in calling Jonah – salvation of the mariners by Jonah’s sacrifice (a type of Christ’s). Also casting of lots and the Urim and Thummin.
Jonah 1:2-3
Nineveh’s culture of cruelty and idolatry. God’s foreknowledge of Jonah’s rebellion against His calling. God’s three-fold purpose in calling Jonah.