2. Context Author: JONAH A prophet who lived in the northern kingdom during the reign of Jeroboam II Date: Between 612 B.C- 760 B.C Message: God desires to extend His mercy and forgiveness to all people

3. The story of Jonah The Lord came to Jonah; “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me”

4. Where did Jonah go instead of going to Nineveh? Let’s read Jonah 1:3 Why is it impossible to flee from the presence of the Lord? Why do you think someone might want to flee from the Lord’s presence?

5. When the Lord caused a great wind to blow, what did the shipmaster want Jonah to do? Let’s read Jonah 1:6

6. Let’s read Jonah 1:11–12 What did Jonah want the mariners to do with him to stop the tempest?

7. How long was Jonah in the belly of the great fish? Let’s read Jonah 1:17 What did Jonah do while he was in the fish? Let’s read Jonah 2:1–10

8. What did Jonah do that showed he was repenting? Let’s read Jonah 3:1–4 What did the people of Nineveh do when they heard Jonah? Let’s read Jonah 3:5–8

9. Repentance Why do we need to repent? What are the benefits of repenting? How does God feel about those who repent?

10. Jonah as a symbol of Christ