Jonah
Testament: Old Testament
Category: Minor Prophets,Prophetic Books
Book Title: Jonah
Book Author: Jonah
Date Written: Around 785-760 B.C.
Key Verses: Jonah 2:2, Jonah 4:2
Book Summary
Jonah narrates the story of the prophet's reluctant mission to Nineveh, his initial disobedience, subsequent repentance, and the city's response to his message. The book highlights God's compassion and mercy.
Historical Context
Set during the reign of Jeroboam II in Israel, Jonah's mission to Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, underscores God's concern for all nations and His willingness to forgive those who repent.
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jonah's reluctance and eventual obedience challenge our own attitudes toward God's calling?
2. What can we learn from Nineveh's response to Jonah's message about repentance and God's mercy?
3. How does Jonah's story reveal God's compassion for all people, even those outside Israel?
Jonah
Book Highlight: Relates Jonah’s reluctant mission to Nineveh and God’s mercy on the repentant city.