![]() ![]() JMSB says “This was for the salvation of that city and for the shame and jealousy of Israel, as well as a rebuke to the reluctance of the Jews to bring Gentiles to the true God” V2 Why was it unique that God would ask Jonah to go to Nineveh? This was the only case where God sent His prophet to a Gentile nation, instead of to Israel. What doubt does Jonah show that it was the Lord who spoke to him? V1 What does “Amittai” mean? Truthful or loyal V1 God desires me to share Him with the lost. I should obey the first time, every time, or He will just discipline me and give me more opportunities to obey. I should be aware of God’s presence in my life and never seek to flee Him. God cares about the Gentiles, as well as the Jews. Just because my conscience is quiet, does not mean He has forgotten. God knows my sins, and He can cause them to be found out. God’s commands are clear, and they are to be obeyed. What does this passage teach me about God? Jonah was a Gentile prophet, being sent to his own people.God wasn’t in control of the lots, and it was just coincidence that it fell to Jonah.Jonah was feeling guilty over his disobedience to the Lord.The sailor’s efforts to appease the storm by their efforts (crying out to their gods and hurling the cargo into the sea) were successful.The storm that followed was just a coincidence, and had nothing to do with Jonah’s disobedience.Nineveh was an Israelite city, so it was usual for God to send a prophet to them.The Ninevites weren’t all that bad, and God’s judgment of them was unjustified.God’s command to Jonah was optional, and Jonah could do it or not do it as he liked.
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