Jonah 4 Part 1:
Here is an overview of what we discussed:
Vv 1& 2: What is Jonah’s response to God’s mercy on the Ninevites? Why?
It came down to Jonah’s attitude towards the Ninevites had not changed. He still wanted to see them destroyed. All along we have been discussing how Jonah’s repentance in the belly of the great fish had nothing to do with his attitude towards the Ninevites.
How do you think Jonah reacted to God’s mercy to Him?
Do you rejoice or anger when God shows mercy to others with the same struggles or sin as you? This question will make one really think. How many times have we reacted wrongly when someone is given mercy that we (catch that we there) have determined doesn’t deserve it. HELLO….did we deserve God’s mercy?
Vv 3 & 8: Jonah says in both these verses, “It is better for me to die than to live.”
V 4: God rightfully questions Jonah’s anger.
V5: It is interesting and also sad to see Jonah camp outside the city to see what shall become of Nineveh. He even built himself a shelter to be able to camp out and see if God destroys them.
The question was brought up whether Jonah sat there for the full 40 days or not. The Scripture doesn’t tell us.
Pray and ask God where are you like Jonah.
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