The foundational source for the book was likely jonahs own telling of the story after his return from nineveh. A book of bible study is a free e book that provides answers to many of the most common questions believers have as they seek to understand the bible. The only times that the name occurs in the bible are in this reference in 2 kings, in the book of jonah itself, and in the new testament references to that book. Jonah went at once to nineveh in accordance with the lords command. Summary far from being pleased at the fruitful outcome of his preaching, jonah was angry that the lord had spared the ninevites. Jonah, whose name means dove, lived in gathhepher, located. Jonah studies questions for four sessions 3 session 4 jonah and the new testament 1. This free bible class book is for high school and adult bible classes pdf file size. You will also remember how god provided jonah with a living submarine to get him back where he belonged. Our journey with jonah helps us our view of life interrupted. But who then wrote the book and where do those intimate details of the story come from.
But, the prophet jonah s account of remarkable experiences with storms at sea, being eaten by. In this 7session bible study, priscilla redefines interruption and shows that. Obviously, the author was familiar with israels greatest king. If you have ever attended church, sunday school, or bedtime story sessions as a child, you have likely heard about the story in the book of jonah at some point. A subversive story about a rebellious prophet who despises his god for loving his enemies. Clicking the link to a book all lessons or a single lesson below will open a pdf that you can print or save to your files. Jonah is the book of the bible which perhaps has been criticized more than any other. Book of jonah is the answer to those critics who claim that the old testament presents a local and limited deity, a tribal deity. The prophetic significance of this book not only lies in the short message in nineveh but also in the entire history of jonah described in his book. On a computer or android device, access your ebook via the website. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. The book of jonah preface those of you who are familiar with the story of jonah and the whale know that jonah hopped a ship heading in the opposite direction when god commanded him to go preach to the ninevites. The word of the lord came to jonah and jonah refused. It is remarkable that many of those who study the book of.
The book of jonah the book is unique in that it is more concerned with the prophet himself than with his prophecy. The book of jonah reveals gods sovereign rule over man and all creation. Nineveh was an enormously large city a three days walk across. Jesus employed the repentance of the ninevites to rebuke the pharisees, thereby illustrating the hardness of the pharisees hearts and their unwillingness.
It is unlikely that it was written before the time of david cp. Before examining each fruit in the spiritual orchard of jonah, this study puts us on a plane to fly above it. The title of the book is the name of the main character, jonah. In the book of jonah, god wants us to know an important fact. While jonah eventually did what he was asked to do, the book closes with showing jonah as a bitter man. Dive into an intriguing tale of mercy in the book of jonah. In this study, you will encounter the stunning beauty of grace, the grace that is the single hope of the universe. When we left jonah at the end of chapter one it is fair to say he was in a slightly sticky situation.
Jonah bible study journal were excited to release our fourweek love god greatly jonah study journal. Narrator jonah set about running away from yahweh, and going to tarshish. Date since jonah prophesied during the reign of jeroboam ii 782753. The condition of his soul, and gods loving discipline of him, instruct and humble the reader.
Many critics however want to lower the book of jonah to an allegory, a parable or a legend because of the miracles described in it especially the appearing of the great fish devouring jonah. Jonah studies questions for four sessions anglican communion. It is a well known story for obvious reasons, not least of which are a disobedient prophet, an obedient fish and a wicked nation that starts out bad, yet ends up good. The first two miracles in the book of jonah are found in the very first verse. We read nowhere in the book that jonah confessed his sin and received a new heart. Jonah is one of the most striking examples of a heart in need of expansion. The disobedience of the prophet jonahs missionary call. Lifeway ebooks can be read on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Unfortunately, many christians thoughtlessly cast aspersions upon this. Jonah studies questions for four sessions 4 dramatised text of the book of jonah narrator the word of yahweh was addressed to jonah son of amittai. Following the lead of the hebrew masoretic text, the title of the book is derived from the principal character, jonah. Apocalypse explained ae 538 11 particulars in the book of jonah are historical, and yet prophetical, involving and representing such arcana, as do all the other historicals of the word. Go to nineveh, the great city, and proclaim to them that their wickedness has forced itself upon me. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.
Ninevehs fall, which is nahums theme, would bring comfort to judah. T he book of jonah is an old testament story which tells about how the prophet jonah refused to follow the lord. Book of jonah lesson 1 welcome to the study of the book of jonah. Jonah bible study journals free online bible study love. Our study of each chapter of jonah will begin with quotes from a work of the. The title of the studysalvation belongs to the lordcomes directly from jonah 2. A prophet with a bad attitude gateway international missions. Outline for the purposes of this study, we will divide jonah into seven scenes.
Jonah also teaches gods love for his servants, even those who are hesitant to do his will. Throughout the book, jonah is repeatedly referred to in the third person, causing some to search for. For it begins with a commission to jonah and with jonah s refusal to heed it, in other words, the book of jonah begins with a formal expression of gods sovereign will and with a mans determined opposition. If you want a standalone commentary on jonah, we recommend the niv application commentary. The book of ruth follows the book of judges in our bibles because its setting was in that time period. An introduction to the book of jonah an argument of the book of jonah selected bibliography of the book of jonah j.
The book of jonah is a great book on missions and has a world vision. It is so hard trying to please so many people and such a strain feeling responsible for so many. Ac 1188 2 but then we find a startling, thoughtprovoking passage in the work called spiritual. From your reading alone do not consult commentaries or other biblestudy. Jonah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. On an apple mobile device, download the free wordsearch bible app to access your ebook.
When jonah was willing to allow god to interrupt his life, the result was revival in an entire city. The purpose of the book of jonah was to encourage all gods people to extend mercy to the nations of the world, something they were not at all inclined to do. But, the prophet jonahs account of remarkable experiences with storms at sea, being eaten by. The foundational source for the book was likely jonah s own telling of the story after his return from nineveh. Full text in english of the book of jonah my jewish learning. It is quite interesting in this regard to compare the case of jonah with another of the prophets, obadiah.
The purpose of the book of jonah is to show gods people that his plan is exceedingly compassionate god is gracious and exceedingly certain god is sovereign. Scene 1 account of jonah s call and his reaction 1. This did not mean, however, that jonah remained the same. Full text in english of the book of jonah my jewish. Does the story in the book of jonah make you smile, and if so, when and how and why. If buying this resource for a group study, please be sure to purchase a pdf study guide for every participant. A chronological study of the life of jesus, by gene taylor. A book of bible study is a free ebook that provides answers to many of the most common questions believers have as they seek to understand the bible. Home bible studies jonah studies jonah 2 these small group studies of jonah extensive crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, lessons to learn, and applications.
What parallels can you discern between the actions and attitudes of the characters in the book of jonah including god, and the actions and attitudes of the characters in jesus parable of the. One of the very reasons he had fled to tarshish was so that the lord would not be merciful to the ninevites, because he knew that the lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in. Navigating a life interrupted bible study book by priscilla shirer provides a personal study experience five days a week, leader helps, and viewer guides for the group video sessions of this indepth womens bible study. Jonah is the fifth book of what is traditionally referred to as the minor prophets. The book is anonymous, and there are no indicators elsewhere in scripture to identify the author. Jonah bible study journals free online bible study. Ac 1188 2 but then we find a startling, thoughtprovoking passage in.
There is probably no other book of the bible that has suffered such disbelief, accusations, criticism, and down. The lord had given a specific great fish a new task swallow jonah. Jonah is a unique book in the sense that it not only is a biography of a passionate prophet, but it also gives a prophetic. There is only one jonah in the bible, and he is an historical person. There is probably no other book of the bible that has suffered such disbelief, accusations, criticism, and down right mockery as has this special book tucked away. Commentary or the expositors bible commentary for a full set. How does the book of jonah fit into the larger story of the bible. God sent jonah to preach to nineveh, the capital city of israels prime enemy, assyria. Jonah started out and made his way into the city the distance of one days walk, and proclaimed.
Through some supernatural events, god convinced him to obey and carry out the lords plan. This old testament book describes at least part of the ministry of a prophet called jonah, the only prophet who attempted to run away from god. The book makes no direct claim regarding authorship. The word of the lord came to jonah the son of amittai saying jonah 1. Writings called summary exposition of the prophets and psalms. Interestingly enough, this is the point at which the book starts. The bible is full of men and women who, despite their best efforts, suffer from a chronic lack of love. Join pastor and bestselling author paul david tripp on an 8 session journey through the book of jonah to discover how god chases us down, forgives us, and gives us a second chances to participate in the work of his kingdom. Tom constables expository notes on jonah this is also available in the net.