Jonah
Who wrote Jonah?
Jonah (probably)
Who wrote Obadiah?
Obadiah
Who were Jacob and Esau?
Twin brothers, Grandsons of Abraham, Rivals
What is a birthright?
1st son receives an extra portion of inheritances
Why does Jonah run away to Tarish?
He doesn't want God to save Nineveh
What does Jonah teach?
Jonah and Nineveh find Gods sovereign compassion
What does Obadiah teach?
Judgement on Judah enemies brother
What is Jacob's named changed to, and why?
Israel, because he wrestled with an angle/ God
How is God's sovereignty demonstrated in Jonah?
God commands the sea, big fish, plant, worm, wind
How long does Jonah spend in the big fish?
3 days and three nights
When was Jonah written?
760's B.C
When was Obadiah written?
859 B.C 800 years after
What nation did Jacob and his sons make?
Israel
What is the significance of the Ninevites wearing sack clothes?
It is a cultural sign of sadness and remorse
What dos it mean to "break the 4th wall"
For characters in a story to address the audience directly
Where does Jonah take place?
Northern Kingdom of Israel, Mediterranean Sea, and Nineveh
Where was Obadiah written?
Southern Kingdom of Judah
What is Esau's named changed to, and why?
Edom, means "Red" because of the red soup he stupidly traded
What is t he marrative purpose of the sailors?
Pagans are better at worshiping God than Jonah
What is Gods task given to Jonah?
Go to Nineveh and preach against it
Why is Jonah important?
Jonah reflects the message of the gospel
Why is Obadiah important?
It encourages us to pride, revenge, and bitterness
What happened to Esau's birthright?
Sold it for a bowl of soup
What does sovereignty mean?
Power or Authority to rule
What is Jonah's response to Gods initial instructions?
Runs away to tarshish