By David Faust Jonah sloshed around in a fish’s stomach for three days. Have you spent some time there as well? Maybe you’re stuck in a dead-end job, a long-term illness, or a messy family situation. Perhaps you’re frustrated with your church, torn between the impulse to move on and your commitment to stay and […]
By Dr. Mark Scott God is so high that he can help us when we feel so low. In fact only God can help us when we are in what John Bunyan called the “slough of despond” (Pilgrim’s Progress). The preserving love of God is what came to the rescue of Jonah at his literal […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Jonah 1:7-17 1. Do you have anything in common with Jonah? When has the Lord called you to go through a situation that seemed unpleasant, disagreeable, or overwhelming? 2. Have you ever tried to run […]
By Dr. Mark Scott The book of Jonah is minor due to its size, not due to its content. The book touches upon some major biblical themes—God’s sovereignty in creation, God’s love for the nations, Jesus’ resurrection, and the high priority of obedience in the lives of the Lord’s servants. In this story we see […]
By David Faust Children consider Jonah a favorite person in the Bible because it’s fascinating to picture him inside the belly of a big fish. Adults appreciate the story because it teaches valuable lessons about our own relationship with the Lord. The Futility of Running from God Jonah was a small-town prophet from the village […]
