Level 1 (300)
Which chapters of Jonah did we study?
All
Why were the responses of the sailors and the city of Nineveh towards God unexpected?
Ans: The sailors were pagan and the city of Nineveh were practicing evil in God's eyes
What was the rationale in using the plant to teach Jonah about compassion?
Ans: If Jonah had compassion for a plant that he did nothing to grow, shouldn't God have compassion for a city of 120,000 people, and even cattle, who were spiritually lost?
What is the main aspect of God shown in Jonah?
Compassion
How did God teach Jonah about compassion?
Ans: Providing a plant as shed for Jonah and then killing it right after
How did the city of Nineveh show their repentance?
Ans: The entire city, even the animals, fasted, put on sackcloth and called out mightily to God
What did Jonah do in response to God's first command?
Ans: Flee in opposite direction to Tarshish
What did Jonah's anger towards God's compassion reflect about his attitude towards Nineveh?
Ans: He was prejudiced against the city of Nineveh and did not want them to be saved
What characteristics of God was Jonah angry about?
Ans: God's grace, mercy, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, relenting from disaster
How did the sailors initially attempt to calm the storm?
Ans: Hurled cargo into the sea
How did Jonah carry out God's commands the second time?
Ans: Delivered an 8 word (5 words in Hebrew) sermon saying Nineveh would be overthrown