Jonah 1
What was Jonah commanded to do?
Go to Nineveh and preach!
Who does "Salvation" belong to?
The Lord
What did Jonah say to Nineveh?
Forty days and Nineveh shall be overthrown.
How did Jonah feel about the way the Ninevites and God responded?
He was very angry.
What was Jonah's job/title?
Prophet
What was Jonah fleeing from?
God and God's command
When did Jonah begin to pray?
When he was in the belly of the whale and saw where his sin lead him.
How did the people of Nineveh respond to Jonah? (3 answers)
They believed God, started fasting, and put on sackcloth.
Why did Jonah really flee Nineveh in the beginning?
God is gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and kind.
What was the capital city of Assyria?
Nineveh
What city did Jonah get on a ship?
Joppa
What does "Mercy" mean?
The compassionate kindness and forgiveness shown to someone, particularly by withholding the punishment or consequences they rightfully deserve
How many times did God speak to Jonah?
Two times
What did Jonah ask God to take from him?
His life
What was Nineveh known for?
Extremely Cruel
Where did Jonah try to flee to?
Tarshish
What are "lying vanities"?
They promise satisfaction, but they leave you empty.
What does "Repent" mean?
Change of mind
What does God use to teach Jonah?
An object lesson: A Gourd
What does "Sovereign" mean?
Ruler of All
What happened to the Sailors when the storm ceased?
They feared God, offered a sacrifice, and made vows.
What condition did Jonah find himself in?
Belly of a whale, drowning in the waves, seaweed wrapped around his head. He has hit rock bottom.
What people of Nineveh listened?
The greatest of them to the least of them.
What big question does God ask Jonah?
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