Where was Jonah supposed to preach about God, but ran away?
A. Bethlehem C.Bethany
B. Ninevah D. Eden
Ninevah
What did Jonah do when he was not on land?
He prayed in the whale
What did Jonah do when God told him to give a word of the Lord came to him a second time?
A. he disobeyed C. He ran away
B. he obeyed D. he ignored God
Jonah obeyed
What did Jonah feel when God relented and did not bring on them the destruction?
A. proud C. joyful
B. amazed D. Angry
(4:1) "But to Jonah, this seemed very wrong, and he became angry."
Throughout the book of Jonah, it has taught us...
A. Anger C. frushtration
B. compassion D. misunderstanding
Compassion -Jonah was a prophet, and even though he had let God down, he was still forgiven because God showed him unlimited love and compassion.
What type of fish swallowed Jonah and for how long was he inside?
(Jonah 1:17) "Now the Lord provided a huge fish [whale] to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights."
(2:7) “When my life was ebbing away, I _________ you, Lord, and my ______ rose to you, to your ___ _______."
A. listened, heart, heaven
B. not recollect, hands, space
C. forgotten, consciousness, place
D. remembered, prayer, holy temple
(2:7) “When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple."
What was required for the people and animals in this city to be covered with?
A. sackcloth C. towel
B. bathrobe D. a big leaf branch
sackcloth
What did God provide when Jonah sat down at a place east of the city?
A. A big strong leafy plant C. food
B. pillow and a blanket D. clothes
A big strong leafy plant
Why should we listen to the Will of God?
Repentance, God is protecting us, and hearing his voice will change your life just like it did for Jonah in the whale as he was praying
(Jonah 1:9) He [Jonah] answered, “I am a Hebrew and I ______ the Lord, the God of ______, who made the sea and the dry land.”
A. worship, heaven C. disobey, heaven
B. sigh, some place D. none of the above
He [Jonah] answered, “I am a Hebrew and I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.”
(2:1) “In my distress I called to the ____, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for ____, and you ______ to my cry."
A. sunshine, beloved, listened C. Lord, help, listened
B. glory, help, ignored D. praise, understand, reject
(2:1) “In my distress I called to the Lord,
and he answered me.
From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help,
and you listened to my cry."
Jonah began by going on a day’s journey into the city, how many days will this city be overthrown?
A. 35 C. 70
B. 40 D. 85
"Forty more days and Nineveh will be overthrown."
What did Jonah request God to do to him?
To take away his life because he thinks it's better to die than to live
Why should we not try to run away from God?
Giving the chance that God will give you the right and wrong.
He knows what is best for us.
Jonah ran away from God because he had fear, we shouldn't have fear, but confidence that God will be there for us.
What did Jonah do when the sailors asked him to calm the sea?
(hint: there had to be a sacrifice)
(1:15) "Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard [sea], and the raging sea grew calm."
(2:9)"What I have vowed I will make good.
I will say, ‘_______ comes from the Lord.’”
(Hint: This was laid upon Jesus Christ at the cross)
(2:9)"What I have vowed I will make good.
I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the Lord.’”
When Jonah’s warning reached the king of Nineveh, what did the king do?
A. glad to hear the news
B. Kept his royal robes on and didn't notice
C. took off his royal robes, covered himself with sackcloth
D. None of the above
took off his royal robes, covered himself with sackcloth
What was the main reason Jonah ran away from God in the first place?
"That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are gracious and compassionate"
God is gracious and compassionate
What are some words can we describe about God?
Give as many as you can!
Gracious, compassionate, listener, good-hearted, God is Love,....
Why did Jonah run away when God asked him to preach the Word of God?
He doesn't want Ninevah to preach and doesn't want to be saved. He doesn't want to repent.
What happened after Jonah ended his prayer?
(2:10)" And the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land."
The fish vomited Jonah on land
Since this city was filled with evil doings and violence, what did Jonah warn/urge the people to do?
Let everyone call urgently on God.
What was God's response when Jonah was frustrated?
Jonah was so concerned about the plant and wished to die, yet when God didn't continue the destruction, Jonah was concerned.
But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. 11 And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh,[?]"
Why shouldn't be angry with God just like Jonah was?
Jonah was frustrated and questioned God according to His own Will. God doesn't make mistakes and we should listen, have faith, and have patience for God is good.