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Type of Prophecy

  • Ninevites knew Jonah's message was from God
  • Messenger Speech Prophecy
  • "This is what the Lord says"

Historical Context

  • Nineveh was an important Assyrian city
  • Assyrians were polytheistic
  • Not in conflict with Israel at the time

Walton, John. Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Volume 5. Zondervan: Grand Rapids. Print.

Fee, Gordon and Stuart, Douglas. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. Zondervan: Grand Rapids. 1981. Print.

Word Study

  • The word of the Lord is repeated
  • Jonah's prophecy 5 words
  • Sackcloth used for repentance

Overall Purpose

God's forgiveness is extremely powerful, and he rewards humble repentance

Application

Alexander, Desmond T. Jonah: An Introduction And Commentary. Inter-Varsity Press: Leicester, England. Print.

Date and Authorship

  • No one knows the author
  • Written after Jonah's time
  • Events of Jonah in late 8th Century
  • During exclusivity?
  • Group: Listen to prophets
  • Repent!
  • Personal: I should follow God's will for my life

Type of Book

Alexander, Desmond T. Jonah: An Introduction And Commentary. Inter-Varsity Press: Leicester, England. Print.

  • Jonah is a combination of biography and prophecy
  • Jonah's life story is contained within the book

Fee, Gordon and Stuart, Douglas. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. Zondervan: Grand Rapids. 1981. Print.

Jonah Goes to Nineveh

Jonah 3

By Evan Strawn

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