Jonah 1-4

Common Theme

God’s mercy extends even to those we might consider enemies, revealing His desire for repentance rather than destruction. Jonah’s story highlights God’s sovereign compassion and His control over creation and human hearts.

Questions

• Why do we sometimes resist God’s call to show mercy to those we dislike or consider undeserving?
• How does God’s compassion toward Nineveh challenge our understanding of justice and grace?

God Shot

God reveals Himself as deeply compassionate and patient, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love even toward a violent, pagan city. He delights in relenting from sending calamity when people turn to Him, showing His heart for universal repentance.