For an explanation of the history of salvation, see the overview of the bible, pp. Jonahs own telling of the story after his return from nineveh. But jonah ran away from the lord and headed for tarshish. However, the arguments for the writer being jonah are quite convincing. Instead of showing mercy to his enemies, he determined to keep gods grace to himself rather than share it with. 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. The bible is full of men and women who, despite their best efforts, suffer from a chronic lack of love. In verse 6, jonah explains that god was the one who saved him from death the pit. Jonah originated from gadhefer, a little city in the area of zebulon, a few miles from the border with. A bible study on responding in faith when you dont like what god is doing ebook marci ogrosky westbow press 2014 epub. Jonah studies questions for four sessions characteristics of our style of engagement the group that created these studies did so by initially undertaking the studies themselves. Interestingly enough, this is the point at which the book starts. In 2 kings 14 we also read that he was a servant of god and a prophet who had prophesied that the borders of israel from hamath in syria down to the dead sea would be.
In this study, you will encounter the stunning beauty of grace, the grace that is the single hope of the universe. 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. These bible studies have been designed to be participatory. 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. Jonah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Jonah bible study journals free online bible study love. Jonah niv jonah flees from the lord the word of bible. Grace notes 1705 aggie lane, austin, texas 78757 a grace notes publication jonah an expositional bible study by dr. God called jonah to preach repentance to the people of ninevah, but jonah didnt want the people to repent, so he ran from god. Few figures illustrate that truth better than jonah. Have you ever been at a point in life where you have forgotten why you followed god in the first place.
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. Jonah chapter 2 bible study and verses study and obey. The book of jonah the book is unique in that it is more concerned with the prophet himself than with his prophecy. Instead, he sat outside the city in the shade of a bottlegourd plant and pouted. The title of the studysalvation belongs to the lordcomes directly from jonah 2. Ac 1188 2 but then we find a startling, thoughtprovoking passage in. Writings called summary exposition of the prophets and psalms. It is quite interesting in this regard to compare the case of jonah with another of the prophets, obadiah. Navigating a life interrupted audio sessions by priscilla shirer are 7 individual, downloadable sessions from the womens bible study. Home bible studies jonah studies jonah 2 these small group studies of jonah extensive crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, lessons to learn, and applications. Jonah flees from the lord the word of the lord came to jonah son of amittai. Well have it back up and running as soon as possible. Over 250 sermons including notes, commentary and illustrations.
Jonah is the book of the bible which perhaps has been criticized more than any other. Go to the great city of nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me. Focused on the prophet rather than his prophecy, the story of jonah gives us a picture of a man on the run due to his own selfish desires. Introduction jonah is one of the most ridiculed books by liberal scholars. Sleeping christians like to hide out among the church jonah slept in a place where he could not help with the work that needed to be done. The prophet jonah a dove is already mentioned in 2 kings 14. Spurgeons bible commentaries commentary on the song of solomon spurgeon commentary series holman old testament commentary hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, jonah, micah spurgeons sermon notes. Book of jonah lesson 1 welcome to the study of the book of jonah.
Scene 1 account of jonah s call and his reaction 1. He was the son of amittai and was of gathhepher in galilee north of nazareth. There is only one jonah in the bible, and he is an historical person. How does the book of jonah fit into the larger story of the bible. Good questions have groups talking bible study lessons and. Jehovah had been patient and merciful with jonah, but jonah was not merciful with the people of nineveh. In this 7session bible study, priscilla redefines interruption and shows that. Jonah slept in a place where he hoped no one would see him or disturb him. Each lesson consists of 20 ready to use questions with answers from people like max lucado, john macarthur, john ortberg, beth moore, john piper, r. You will also remember how god provided jonah with a living submarine to get him back where he belonged. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for tarshish to flee from the lord.
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. Then, i began to study jonah indepth and suddenly it came alive. The goal of this study guide is not to give a detailed summary of the internal sense but to start each researchers quest for deeper insight.
As we begin this verse by verse study of the book of jonah, i think we just need to stop and reflect upon the importance of this little book in the entire 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. When we left jonah at the end of chapter one it is fair to say he was in a slightly sticky situation. For it begins with a commission to jonah and with jonahs 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. The word of the lord came to jonah the son of amittai saying jonah 1. If buying this resource for a group study, please be sure to purchase a pdf study guide for every participant. The lord had given a specific great fish a new task swallow jonah. Sleeping christians stay away from the work of the lord jonah slept while there was a prayer meeting up on the deck. But, the prophet jonah s account of remarkable experiences with storms at sea, being eaten by. Until a year ago, i could not remember the last time i had read the book of jonah.
Jonah also teaches gods love for his servants, even those who are hesitant to do his will. The book of jonah broadcasts the relationship between a rebellious missionary and a relentless god. Our study of each chapter of jonah will begin with quotes from a work of the. I remember thinking, where has this book been my entire life. Jonah was the only prophet who received instructions from god and from what god told him to do. Dive into an intriguing tale of mercy in the book of jonah.
Jonah, whose name means dove, lived in gathhepher, located. Session 1introduction to jonah session 2literary aspects of jonah session 3jonah chapter 1. The condition of his soul, and gods loving discipline of him, instruct and humble the reader. From your reading alone do not consult commentaries or other biblestudy. Jonah archives childrens bible activities sunday school. The story of a fish swallowing a man and the man living sounds impossible, and since most liberal scholars deny the possibility of the supernatural, they reject the book of jonah as anything but a fairy tale. See also history of salvation in the old testament.
Jonah bible study journal were excited to release our fourweek love god greatly jonah study journal. It is one of the most famous stories in the old testament due. Jonah originated from gadhefer, a little city in the area of zebulon, a few miles from the border with issachar. Jonah was a reluctant prophet, but this dramatic story shows how god can accomplish his will in our lives even when we refuse to obey. 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. Two of the group wrote each study and together we engaged with each portion of the. But, the prophet jonahs account of remarkable experiences with storms at sea, being eaten by. These small group studies of jonah extensive crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, lessons to learn, and applications. Our journey with jonah helps us our view of life interrupted. Outline for the purposes of this study, we will divide jonah into seven scenes. Commentary or the expositors bible commentary for a full set.
The book of jonah is a great book on missions and has a world vision. Summary far from being pleased at the fruitful outcome of his. Jonah is one of the most striking examples of a heart in need of expansion. Ac 1188 2 but then we find a startling, thoughtprovoking passage in the work called spiritual. Book of jonah is the answer to those critics who claim that the old testament presents a local and limited deity, a tribal deity. At the end of the day, god is less concerned with what we do for him than who we are in him. So, every 34 weeks, we met via skype to undertake bible study together. He went down to joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port.
A subversive story about a rebellious prophet who despises his god for loving his enemies. These skills are summarized in the bible study tools. Study guide for jonah 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. 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. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Before examining each fruit in the spiritual orchard of jonah, this study puts us on a plane to fly above it. 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. Fundamental to the bible study process is that the members of each group feel free to share their. Jonah 1 calls to god for help and 2 realizes and remembers why he chose to follow god in the first place. A prophet with a bad attitude gateway international missions.
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