jonah Flashcards
1
Q
What was God’s command to jonah?
A
Jonah is commanded to call Nineveh to repent of their sins.
2
Q
What was Jonah’s sin?
A
He did not want to go to Assyria, as this nation was the chief enemy of Israel. However, though Jonah tried to run away from God, God through the “fish” changes his mind and heart.
3
Q
What’s the real message of this book?
A
However, the real message is not about Jonah running from God, but through God’s mercy, His purpose is to save people from all nations as the entire city of Nineveh eventually repents.
4
Q
What’s the time-era of Jonah?
A
Interestingly, Jonah is also cited in 2 Kings 14:25 as a prophet during the reign of King Jeroboam son of Jehoash.
