Jonah

The book of Jonah stands among the twelve Minor Prophets in the Old Testament. It is distinguished from other prophetic literature by its unique style. Jonah primarily unfolds in a third-person narrative format, except for a poem in the second chapter, and it reads like a short story.

The book of Jonah recounts the journey of Jonah, a reluctant prophet who attempted to evade God’s explicit command to warn the people of Nineveh in Assyria. From boarding a ship to spending three days in the belly of a fish, Jonah experienced the repercussions of his disobedience, prompting him to repent and fulfill his duty by warning the Assyrians. The remainder of the narrative illustrates how God’s mercy can be as discomforting to humans as His justice. How many times do we bristle at God’s mercy toward those we deem undeserving? We find ourselves often in Jonah’s shoes, making this short story relevant to us.

Reference: https://www.gotquestions.org/who-wrote-the-book-of-Jonah.html

Book of Jonah Sermons

• Set Your Minds on Things Above-Jonah 3-4