Timeline of Old Testament Prophets
Jonah (Dove)* Author Jonah, son of Amittai Date BC Theme Christ in this book Christ is portrayed in His resurrection; seen as a prophet to the nations; and as the Saviour of the nations. In Jonah’s life, He is seen as the Saviour and Lord * Prophet to Israel (N. kingdom)
ChapterLeavingDestinationArrive 1IsraelNinevehFish 2 NinevehDry Land 3 Nineveh 4 Gourd VineHeart of God
ReferenceTheme Ch. 1:1-17God’s patience with Jonah Ch. 2:1-10God’s mercy toward Jonah Ch. 3:1-20God’s power through Jonah Ch. 4:1-11God’s ministry to Jonah
ReferenceTheme Ch. 1:1-17Jonah fleeing Ch. 2:1-10Jonah praying Ch. 3:1-20Jonah preaching Ch. 4:1-11Jonah learning
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The incidentals in the Book of Jonah are the boat, the fish, the gourd, the worm, the wind, and even the city of Nineveh. The essentials here are YHWH and Jonah – God and man – that is what the book is all about. J. Campbell Morgan
If God was willing to save a brutal, cruel nation like the Assyrians, including inhabitants of Nineveh, its capital, then…God is in the business of saving sinners. J.V. McGee
If God was willing to restore a truculent, bigoted prophet like Jonah, then…God is still in the business of restoring saints. Yours truly