“This is a simple study. Yet, you can use this book to see deeper into the personality of God. I find it heartwarming that God was like a concerned parent who continuously moved the dialogue forward. Notice that Jonah was like a rebellious and headstrong son committing an idolatry of law over justice.” RebellionAlienationHomeschoolFamily ProblemsWayward SonWhy JonahBad DialogueJonah A Bad ProphetJonah Commentary Book:A Commentary on Jonah Source: A Commentary on Jonah
“Jonah can't see how Assyria could serve any useful purpose. How could this commission better Israel? Jonah might even fear that God will reverse His judgment against Nineveh. If that 'unchanging God' changes His mind about Nineveh's destruction, then Jonah's personal religion won't make sense. (Nu 23:19) The truth is, Jonah is not as overwhelmed by his new assignment as he is by his own small mindedness.” Giving UpSuicideQuittingJonahHomeschoolSmall MindedPersonal ReligionUnchanging GodWhy Jonah Book:A Commentary on Jonah Source: A Commentary on Jonah