JONAH
How many times did God ask Jonah to go to Nineveh?
God asked Jonah twice.
The LORD is slow to this.
(Nahum 1:3)
Anger
Who was the king of Judah during the time of Zephaniah?
Josiah
Define God's attribute "impartial"
God does not love one people group more than another.
What goes all the way around the world but stays in a corner?
A Stamp
What did we learn about Jonah's priorities?
Jonah prioritized his own comfort and security above God's commandments.
Who did Nahum pronounce God's judgment against?
Nineveh and the nations of Assyria.
Who did Zephaniah prophesy judgment on?
Judah
What is the focus verse for tonight's lesson?
Zephaniah 3:17
What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?
Silence
Why was Jonah angry that the Ninevites repented and turned back to God?
Jonah did not think the Ninevites deserved God's mercy.
What other minor prophet does Nahum share a similar mission with?
Jonah
Why did God send so many messages to stop sinning and follow Him?
God is merciful.
What two main messages did God speak through every prophet?
God's judgment coming for sin and the need to repent and trust in God.
What has branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves?
A Bank
What did you learn about God's character in the study of Jonah?
God is omnipotent, faithful, powerful, merciful. Lessons about God's grace, faithfulness, justice, etc.
How does Nahum describe God?
God is jealous and avenging. He vents His wrath on His enemies. He is slow to anger, powerful, and punishes the guilty. Creation trembles before Him. No one can withstand His fierce anger. He is good. He is a refuge in times of trouble.
What is "the remnant"?
(Zephaniah 3:12)
Small group of people that God saves and returns to the land of Judah.
In what verse do you find these 3 phrases, "to act justly", "to love mercy" and "to walk humbly with your God"?
Micah 6:8
What do you throw out when you want to use it but take in when you don't want to use it?
Anchor
What parallels do you see between Jesus' ministry and Jonah's journey to Nineveh?
Three days in the fish's belly, the message of God's condemnation of sin, ministering to the unexpected, etc.
To what insect did Nahum liken Nineveh's guards and officials?
(Nahum 3:17)
Swarming locust.
Why do the people of Israel sing?
(Zephaniah 3:14-15)
To rejoice that God has taken away their punishment and freed them from their enemy.
What is the meaning of the name "Micah"?
Who is like God
Poor people have it. Rich people need it. If you eat it you die. What is it?
Nothing