Jonah's Feelings
How did Jonah feel when God forgave Ninevah?
Angry
What swallowed Jonah
a big fish
What message did Jonah preach to Nineveh?
Repent/40 days until destruction
Where was Jonah trying to go instead of Nineveh?
Tarshish
What does “mercy” mean?
Not giving someone the punishment they deserve
What did Jonah build outside the city?
shelter/booth
How many days and nights was Jonah inside the fish?
3
How did the people of Nineveh respond?
They repented, fasted, and prayed
What did Jonah do while the storm was raging?
He was sleeping
Who did God show mercy to first—Jonah or Nineveh?
Jonah first then Nineveh
What did God grow to give Jonah shade?
Vine/Plant
What did Jonah do while he was inside the fish?
Prayed to God
Who commanded everyone in Nineveh to repent?
The king
Who threw Jonah into the sea?
the sailors
How did God give Jonah a second chance?
He told him AGAIN to go to Nineveh
What destroyed the plant?
Worm
Where did the fish spit Jonah out?
On dry land
What outward sign did the Ninevites show to prove they were sorry?
They wore sackcloth and fasted
What happened to the sea when Jonah was thrown overboard?
it became calm
Why does God show mercy to people who repent?
Because He loves hem and want to forgive.
What lesson was God trying to teach Jonah
that God cares about all people
What did Jonah promise God inside the fish?
to obey and fulfull his vows
What did God do after the people repented? (
He forgave and did not destroy the city
What did the sailors do after the storm stopped?
worshiped God/ offered sacrifices
How does Jonah’s story point to Jesus? Or how is it Similar to Jesus?
Jesus also spent 3 days before coming out alive