In the new testament, no other old testament prophet is named by. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. From christianity today, provides over 1,000 unique, downloadable bible studies for. Despite being grouped among the twelve minor prophets, jonah stands out as being very different. Jonah needed to expand his heart toward otherswe do too. New world translation of the holy scriptures study edition jonah 1. Not to mention i did an old testament survey on him as well. Throughout the book, jonah is repeatedly referred to in the third person, causing some to search for. Jonah 1 new international version niv jonah flees from the lord. The title of the book is the name of the main character, jonah.
Book of jonah lesson 1 welcome to the study of the book of jonah. The book begins with god telling jonah to go to the great city of nineveh. Key personalities include jonah, the captain and the ships crew and the people of nineveh. 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 lord jesus used jonah as a sign of his death, burial, and resurrection matt. Dive into an intriguing tale of mercy in the book of jonah. Jonah also teaches gods love for his servants, even those who are hesitant to do his will. Jonah wanted to go as far as he could to escape gods presence, but this was a futile attempt.
Instead of being a collection of oracles from a prophet, it is a story about a prophet, even though jonah is never called a prophet in the book. Jonah is one of the most striking examples of a heart in need of expansion. When jesus prophesied his own suffering, death, and resurrection in matthew 12, he pointed to the example of jonah, who was punished for his disobedience, buried within the fish, and then raised to life when the fish vomited. While jonah eventually did what he was asked to do, the book closes with showing jonah as a. A free bible commentary on the book of jonah in simple english. Jonah 4 new international version niv jonah s anger at the lord s compassion. Home bible studies the book of jonah questions for discussion jonah. For the purposes of this study, we will divide jonah into seven scenes. 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 is narrative history and a prophetic oracle. Book of jonah 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. Verses 12 this book is a story about god and jonah.
Book of jonah overview insight for living ministries. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. In this bible study, eric mason encourages students to make every decision out of a worldview shaped by gods word and centered around our savior, jesus. Interestingly enough, this is the point at which the book starts. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. Go to the great city of nineveh and proclaim the message that i will give you. Jonah was an unwilling prophet given an assignment which he found displeasing. He chose to flee away from god rather than obey him. The bible study book includes leader helps, personal study resources to be completed between small group meetings, and exercises to equip you post study. Now nineveh was a very important citya visit required three days. Sep 29, 2014 tested and proven in bible study magazine, its perfect for group and individual studies alike.
The book of jonah is unique among the books of the prophets. 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. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate god, slow to anger and abounding in love, a god who relents from sending calamity. Some question if this could happen as the bible says it did. This book professes to give an account of what actually took place in the experience of the prophet. The book of jonah reveals gods sovereign rule over man and all creation.
The book is anonymous, and there are no indicators elsewhere in scripture to identify the author. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate god, slow to anger and abounding in love, a god who relents. The book of jonah may be studied for many reasons, but a chief reason is for what it teaches about gods sovereignty. Study guide for jonah 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. These past few months i have been doing the jonah bible study from priscilla shirer with my good friend ana. The main theme of the book of jonah is gods sovereignty over all people and his divine plan to extend his gift of mercy and salvation beyond israel to include the gentile nations. The bible book of jonah contains the prophets own account of accepting correction, fulfilling his assignment, and receiving gods loyal love and mercy. 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 of jonah focuses on gods mercy toward a foreign people and the reluctant prophet he sent to them. Book of jonah read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The lord had given a specific great fish a new task swallow jonah. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. The disobedience of the prophet jonahs missionary call. Jonah chapter 2 bible study and verses study and obey.
A bible study on responding in faith when you dont like what god is doing ebook marci ogrosky westbow press 2014 epub. He went down to joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. Nov 20, 2012 this series is not ment to be an exhaustive, indepth study of the bible, but an overview of why each of the sixtysix books were written, and to see the unfolding plan of god, from the creation of. The book of jonah, written primarily in the third person, does not explicitly name. 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. Introduction jonah is one of the most ridiculed books by liberal scholars. He prayed to the lord, isnt this what i said, lord, when i was still at home. I have learned 5 keys from the life of jonah that i want to share with you. The foundational source for the book was likely jonah s own telling of the story after his return from nineveh.
An introduction to the book of jonah an argument of the book of jonah selected bibliography of the book of jonah j. Navigating a life interrupted dvd leader kit by priscilla shirer. Jonah, whose name means dove, lived in gathhepher, located just north of nazareth, during the reign of jeroboam ii in the eighth century b. In the new testament, no other old testament prophet is named by jesus more than the prophet jonah. Home bible studies jonah studies jonah 2 these small group studies of jonah extensive crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, lessons to learn, and applications. The bible is full of men and women who, despite their best efforts, suffer from a chronic lack of love. Apr 12, 2016 the book of jonah is a subversive story about a rebellious prophet who despises his god for loving his enemies. Jonah, whose name means dove, lived in gathhepher, located. 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. Unfortunately, many christians thoughtlessly cast aspersions upon this important book in the canon of scripture without realizing that they are playing into the hands of the critics and innocently becoming the dupes of the skeptics.
Unfortunately, many christians thoughtlessly cast aspersions upon this important book in the canon of scripture without realizing that they are playing into the hands of the critics and innocently becoming the dupes of. But, as every bible student knows, his plans were soon thwarted. Jonah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Tom constables expository notes on jonah this is also available in the net. This bible study book is designed to be paired with teaching videos from priscilla shirer. This time there is no argument from jonah to the command of god. Questions for discussion jonah the living word library. The lord had prepared a great fish to swallow jonah. Jonah jonah 4 jonah s real problem episode 317 the bible study podcast chris christensen provides a weekly bible study podcast audio show looking at scripture from a christian point of view. He went down to joppa, where he found a ship bound for. Unfortunately, many christians thoughtlessly cast aspersions upon this. But he could not understand how god could love even foreign nations who did bad things. Jonahs anger at the lords compassion but to jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. Date since jonah prophesied during the reign of jeroboam ii 782753.
The book makes no direct claim regarding authorship. Jesus employed the repentance of the ninevites to rebuke the pharisees, thereby illustrating the hardness of the pharisees hearts and their unwillingness. Jonah niv jonah flees from the lord the word of bible. Through some supernatural events, god convinced him to obey and carry out the lords plan.
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. Some critics have sought to interpret the book as a parable or allegory, and not as a history. That is what i tried to forestall by fleeing to tarshish. The purpose of this book is to show that god is a merciful and gracious god. T he book of jonah is an old testament story which tells about how the prophet jonah refused to follow the lord. Eric calls teens to abandon the idea that choices made in youth are temporary and meaningless, and instead to make decisions now that will impact both their lives and gods kingdom for eternity. In this 7session bible study, priscilla redefines interruption and shows that. Through satire and compelling storytelling, the book of jonah reveals to readers why god is compassionate to evildoers in the past and present age today. Navigating a life interrupted bible study book by priscilla shirer. Outline for the purposes of this study, we will divide jonah into seven scenes.
This bible study book is designed to be paired with teaching videos from priscilla. Have you ever found yourself wanting to turn and run away rather. When a great storm arose, and the inmates of the vessel. When we left jonah at the end of chapter one it is fair to say he was in a slightly sticky situation. Now the word of the lord came to jonah the son of amittai. Scene 1 account of jonah s call and his reaction 1. The condition of his soul, and gods loving discipline of him, instruct and humble the reader. Following the lead of the hebrew masoretic text, the title of the book is derived from the principal character, jonah.
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. Jonah free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. The book of jonah demonstrates the sovereignty of the almighty as he employs his creation to accomplish the divine plan. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding.
Jonah is the book of the bible which perhaps has been criticized more than any other. Study guide for jonah 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Jonah jonah 4 jonahs real problem episode 317 the bible study podcast chris christensen provides a weekly bible study podcast audio show looking at scripture from a christian point of view. While jonah eventually did what he was asked to do, the book closes with showing jonah as a bitter man. This 7session study from bestselling author priscilla shirer is perfect for individuals and small groups. Blue letter bible is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
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