Book of jonah chapter 3

As with chapter 3, grace is a major theme in the book of jonahs final chapter. Jonahs experiences form the main contents and purpose of the book. Now the word of the lord came to jonah the second time, saying, arise, go to nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that i tell you. Jonah 1 now the word of the lord came to jonah the son of. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. Exegetical notes on jonah outline of the book of jonah one popular outline of jonah, which could be used in a sermon series, is. Not sure about you but, smelling as he probably did, i have a feeling that it wouldnt have taken him long to go run and. Jonah 3 niv bible then the word of the lord came to. A fast was proclaimed, and all of them, from the greatest to the. While jonah eventually did what he was asked to do, the book closes with showing jonah as a bitter man. But i have to save the remaining installments in the series for tomorrow since it is very late now, haha. So jonah arose, and went unto nineveh, according to the word of the lord. Jonah s experiences form the main contents and purpose of the book.

A fast was proclaimed, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth. Apocalypse explained ae 538 11 particulars in the book of jonah are historical, and yet prophetical, involving and representing such arcana, as do all the other historicals of the word. This brief chapter of ten verses tells of the renewal of jonah s commission, his obedient response, his preaching the word god had commanded, and the remarkable repentance of the ninevites. Unlike the other prophets, the book of jonah is almost entirely narrative, with the exception of the poem in chapter 2.

So, jonah decided to go in the opposite direction, aiming for tarshish probably a place in spain, famous for its ships. Jonah 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Jonah had made a serious mistake and suffered serious consequences. All of this changes in chapters 3 and 4, for jonahs preaching and the repentance of nineveh causes jonah to blow his stack and now his sinfulness is seen in its ugliest dimensions. Jonah 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Ac 1188 2 but then we find a startling, thoughtprovoking passage in. Jonah 3, new international version niv the bible app. Jonah 3 then the word of the lord came to jonah the. Feb 22, 2017 bible teaching from the book of jonah chapter 3. The only prophetic message that jonah announced was the one about the coming judgment over nineveh jonah 1. Unfortunately, gods grace and mercy is set against jonah himself, who is a walking illustration of judgment and unforgiveness. Book of jonah chapter three college of the open bible. Ac 1188 2 but then we find a startling, thoughtprovoking passage in the work called spiritual.

Jonah 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. T he book of jonah is an old testament story which tells about how the prophet jonah refused to follow the lord. Dinosaurs and the bible debunking the 7 myths that deny biblical truth series duration. Jonah 3 jonah preaches repentance in nineveh, the city repents a. Through some supernatural events, god convinced him to obey and carry out the lords plan.

Jonah says, really, god, just kill me now, which is overthetop emo even for a prophet but a not so subtle callback to the lament in the third chapter of the book of job. This was such an enriching series delving so deeply and beautifully into the book of yonah. Decidedly not dead, jonah runs away again and hangs out in makeshift hut. When we left jonah at the end of chapter two he had just been vomited back onto the land. Now the word of the lord came to jonah the second time, saying. On the former occasion the specific object of his commission to nineveh was declared. Now the word of the lord came to jonah the second time, saying, the words of this verse should be utterly reassuring to us all. Jonah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

Jonah 3 is the third chapter of the book of jonah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. This brief chapter of ten verses tells of the renewal of jonahs commission, his obedient response, his preaching the word god had commanded, and the remarkable repentance of the ninevites. Jonah preached a message of repentance and to his surprise, the sinful city repented. God, however, takes the opportunity to toy with him again. Jonah 3 then the word of the lord came to jonah the second. Now nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days journey. His making use of us is an evidence of his being at peace with us. We hear from jonah himself that god is merciful and compassionate, slow to become angry, and rich in faithful love.

Jonah 3 jonah goes to nineveh then the word bible gateway. God is very patient with jonah as he teaches him what compassion is. The book of jonah was written by the prophet jonah between 782753 bc. Yet, jonah is resentful for what god did in providing salvation to the ninevites. Sep 11, 2012 the book of jonah chapter 3 israel365. The book of yonah, chapter 3 the book of yonah video. Jonah chapter t hree commentary by ron beckham audio bible study jonah 3.

In chapter 4, god deals with jonah and teaches him about his love and compassion. It concerns a disobedient prophet who rejected his divine commission, was cast overboard in a storm and swallowed by a great fish, rescued in a marvelous manner, and returned to his starting point. Jonah 3 niv bible then the word of the lord came to jonah. Then the word of the lord came to jonah a second time. Chapter three, we find god extending a second chance for jonah to follow through with his calling and salvation for the ninevites. Next chapter of jonah the book of jonah, chapter 3 we hope that you find the content of the book of jonah, chapter 3 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter.

In chapter 1, jonah simply sought to withdraw from gods service, but in chapter 4, jonah attacks god, persisting that it is his right to be angry with him. See israel365s other videos such as the book of ruth and the book of eicha lamentations. Next week we will take a closer look and continue our study methods. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet jonah, and is a part of the book of the twelve minor prophets. Now nineveh was an exceedingly great city, 1 a threeday journey 1 in extent. Hopefully by just reading the passages to get the big picture it has created curiosity in your heart to want to know more. Jonah therefore is the only prophet of the ot revealing the grace of god towards the heathen.

Go to the great city of nineveh and proclaim to it the message i give you. As with any good narrative, the story of jonah has a setting, characters, a plot, and themes. Sep 12, 2017 exegetical notes on jonah outline of the book of jonah one popular outline of jonah, which could be used in a sermon series, is. Jonah 3 new international version niv jonah goes to nineveh. One of the great lessons of jonahs failure and forgiveness is that god can continue to use those who return to him. The actual prophetic word against nineveh is given only in passing through the narrative. Just like jonah, many spiritual leaders received a second chance to do what god. Jonah 34 lesson step 1 big picture overview ministry. It is a well known story for obvious reasons, not least of which are a disobedient prophet, an obedient fish and a wicked nation that starts out bad, yet ends up good. Apr 30, 2018 as with chapter 3, grace is a major theme in the book of jonah s final chapter. Running from god chapter 1 running to god chapter 2 running with god chapter 3 running ahead of god chapter 4 about jon.

As we read jonah 34 to get the big picture the word compassion is used three times. First is gods grace shown to his prophet, jonah, by extending him a second chance after his flagrant rebellion in chapter 1. Now l nineveh was an exceedingly great city, 1 three days journey in breadth. Jonah 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the.