The Divided Kingdom Lesson 12: Jonah: Salvation from the Depths.

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Lesson 12: Jonah: Salvation from the Depths


The Divided KingdomLesson 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

disobedientJehu bows before the

King of AssyriaJehu bows before the

King of Assyria



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



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



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



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



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



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 nationsThe 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 nationsThe message is “Yeshua” (v. 9)



Jonah Goes to Ninevah (3:1-10) What is Ninevah to the Israelites?

Violence, IdolatryThe worst of sinners

Yet what is their response?

Jonah Goes to Ninevah (3:1-10) What is Ninevah to the Israelites?

Violence, IdolatryThe worst of sinners

Yet what is their response?



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?

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