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Lesson 23: The Prophecy of Jonah to Nineveh

Lesson 23 from The Divided Kingdom & The Prophets by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Scripture Text: Jonah
Estimated Date: Uncertain but possibly 793 – 753 B.C.

Synopsis: Jonah is one of the better-known prophets due to his incredible story. His example teaches us to do what God commands, even when we do not desire to do it. In the story of Jonah, we see the concern that God had for the nations during the time of the Old Law. The story of Jonah also teaches us to be grateful for the souls of all men.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. Nineveh was the capital of what nation? Find it on a map.

  2. How did the sailors find that Jonah was the cause of the danger? What did they do to him?

  3. How long was Jonah in the belly of the fish? What comparison does Jesus make of this and Himself in the New Testament? Use a concordance.

  4. How did the people react to Jonah’s teaching? How did Jonah react to their response?

  5. Explain Jonah 4:10-11.