The Divided Kingdom Lesson 12: Jonah: Salvation from the Depths
The Divided Kingdom Lesson 12: Jonah: Salvation from the Depths Different from all other prophetic books Story of the man, Jonah Jonah sent to Ninevah Jonah is angry and disobedient Different from all other prophetic books Story of the man, Jonah Jonah sent to Ninevah Jonah is angry and disobedient Jehu bows before the King of Assyria
The Divided Kingdom Lesson 12: Jonah: Salvation from the Depths Although different, the same truth is communicated: Where, how and why God is at work God is Sovereign over all nations God grants repentance to anyone he chooses God uses any means necessary Therefore the central character is GOD Although different, the same truth is communicated: Where, how and why God is at work God is Sovereign over all nations God grants repentance to anyone he chooses God uses any means necessary Therefore the central character is GOD
The Divided Kingdom Lesson 12: Jonah: Salvation from the Depths Series of “ups” and “downs” “Arise, go to Ninevah—Jonah went down to Joppa Jonah sleeps down in the inner parts of the boat—“arise and call upon your god!” They picked up Jonah—and hurled him into the sea Jonah went down into the depths—swallowed up by a fish Series of “ups” and “downs” “Arise, go to Ninevah—Jonah went down to Joppa Jonah sleeps down in the inner parts of the boat—“arise and call upon your god!” They picked up Jonah—and hurled him into the sea Jonah went down into the depths—swallowed up by a fish
The Divided Kingdom Lesson 12: Jonah: Salvation from the Depths Series of “ups” and “downs” Jonah goes down into the belly of the fish— vomited up on dry land Jonah arose and went to Ninevah—despises God’s mercy and sits down The king arose from his throne—sat down in ashes A plant grows up—a worm brings it down Sun comes up—heat comes down Series of “ups” and “downs” Jonah goes down into the belly of the fish— vomited up on dry land Jonah arose and went to Ninevah—despises God’s mercy and sits down The king arose from his throne—sat down in ashes A plant grows up—a worm brings it down Sun comes up—heat comes down
The Divided Kingdom Lesson 12: Jonah: Salvation from the Depths Jonah Flees from the Lord (1:1-6) Tarshish—as far away as possible Did Jonah really think he could flee God’s presence? He was able to sleep soundly Jonah Flees from the Lord (1:1-6) Tarshish—as far away as possible Did Jonah really think he could flee God’s presence? He was able to sleep soundly
The Divided Kingdom Lesson 12: Jonah: Salvation from the Depths Jonah Cast into the Sea (1:7-17) The pagan sailors recognize God as Sovereign Jonah chooses death over obedience Jonah Cast into the Sea (1:7-17) The pagan sailors recognize God as Sovereign Jonah chooses death over obedience
The Divided Kingdom Lesson 12: Jonah: Salvation from the Depths Jonah’s Salvation (2:1-9) What was the fish to Jonah? Israel to be “hurled” into captivity Israel was to be a “light” to the nations Israel “fled” from God’s presence Israel was delivered to bring the message of repentance to the nations The message is “Yeshua” (v. 9) Jonah’s Salvation (2:1-9) What was the fish to Jonah? Israel to be “hurled” into captivity Israel was to be a “light” to the nations Israel “fled” from God’s presence Israel was delivered to bring the message of repentance to the nations The message is “Yeshua” (v. 9)
The Divided Kingdom Lesson 12: Jonah: Salvation from the Depths Jonah Goes to Ninevah (3:1-10) What is Ninevah to the Israelites? Violence, Idolatry The worst of sinners Yet what is their response? Jonah Goes to Ninevah (3:1-10) What is Ninevah to the Israelites? Violence, Idolatry The worst of sinners Yet what is their response?
The Divided Kingdom Lesson 12: Jonah: Salvation from the Depths Jonah’s Anger at the Lord’s Compassion (4:1-11) Parallel to the New Testament Why such an abrupt ending? Jonah’s Anger at the Lord’s Compassion (4:1-11) Parallel to the New Testament Why such an abrupt ending?
The Divided Kingdom Lesson 12: Jonah: Salvation from the Depths