Where did God tell Jonah to go?
Ninevah
How did God save Jonah from drowning?
God sent a fish to swallow Jonah
What did the Ninevites do when they heard Jonah's message?
The repented
Why was Jonah angry when God saved the Ninevites?
Jonah didnt think the Ninevites deserved God's mercy
Why didnt Jonah want to go to Ninevah?
The Ninevites were gentiles and enemies of Israel. Jonah didnt want them to be saved.
Is it possible to run away from God?
No because God is EVERYWHERE
How did God use Jonah to save the Gentile sailors?
God sent a storm, guided the lots, and used Jonah's confession to reveal himself to the sailors.
Why did God save the Ninevites?
God saved them because He always planned to save Gentiles, and because He is full of compassion.
What did the Ninevites do in order to be saved?
They repented and trusted. They didnt think they could earn salvation.
Was Jonah right to be angry?
No. Since he was happy for God to show mercy on him, he should have been happy for God to show mercy on Ninevah too.
Why was God right to spare the Ninevites?
Salvation belongs to God. He can save whomever he wants.
The Jewish Pharisees refused to believe and thought they were better than the Gentiles.
Give an example of God's compassion in this story.
God saved the Ninevites.
Who did God use to save the Gentile Sailors?
Jonah
How does Jesus grant salvation?
By those who REPENT and TRUST in HIM