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The story of Jonah, encapsulated in the eponymous Old Testament book, narrates the prophet’s mission to the city of Nineveh, his initial defiance, subsequent entrapment in the belly of a great fish…

From the belly of the fish Jonah began praying to Yahweh. He prayed and prayed, even a prayer of thanksgiving to the God of salvation. He thanked God for saving him from the great depths of the ocean and for His forgiveness. Jonah also thanked God for being in His presence once more after running away. And after 3 days in the belly of the great fish God directed it to vomit out Jonah upon the dry land.

The prophet Jonah despised the people of Nineveh and refused to teach them the gospel. The people of Nineveh were wicked almost to the point of destruction. Whether we are missionaries, prophets, or vile sinners, we all need to accept the Lord’s mercy through repentance. Scripture Micah 7:18 Who is a God like unto thee, […]

In the book of Matthew, the scribes and pharisees ask Jesus for a sign. The Savior replies that there won’t be a sign given, except the sign of the prophet Jonah. Then he explains that Jonah …

What made Nineveh important to Jehovah? How did God use a bottle-gourd plant to teach Jonah a lesson in mercy? How did the people respond to Jonah’s message?

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The story is well-known of the prophet Jonah running from God‘s command and ending up swallowed by a massive fish. But what is often missed in this fable-like adventure, is that even after Jonah follows through and convinces the city of Nineveh to repent,…