1) Jonah is sent by God to warn the people of Nineveh of coming judgment, but tries to avoid his mission by fleeing. After being thrown overboard during a storm, he is swallowed by a large fish and spends three days in its belly. 2) Jonah prays to God from inside the fish, acknowledging God's power. He is then freed from the fish. 3) Jonah reluctantly fulfills his mission to Nineveh, warning that the city will be overturned in 40 days. The people of Nineveh repent at the preaching of Jonah, from the greatest to the least. God sees their works and spares the city. 4) Jonah is unhappy that

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JONAH
A Bible Review and Reflection
Submitted to
REY C. DESAMPARADO, MA
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for
SALVATION HISTORY
By:
OJ VINZ P. YUZON
November 25, 2022

2. The Book of Jonah
The book is called after its main character, whose name means "dove"; see Ephraim's
comparison in Hos 7:11, which portrays the northern kingdom as "easily fooled and foolish," as
well as Ps 68:13, 74:19, and notes.
Though the book does not specify its author, tradition connects it to the prophet himself,
Jonah son of Amittai (1:1), of Gath Hepher in Zebulun (2Ki 14:25), (Jos 19:10,13). Given its many
similarities to the stories of Elijah and Elisha, it is possible that it was written by the same prophetic
circles who wrote the stories of those prophets, possibly around the eighth century b.c.
Jonah is a prophet who is sent to warn a rebellious country of coming judgment. He avoids
his calling at every point, displaying little confidence in Yahweh. But he finally travels to Nineveh
to convey God's word. This is when things become complicated. Based on the fact that Jonah's
warning had the desired impact coming to Yahweh in repentance—Jonah is frustrated at God for
forgiving the Ninevites. What s really going on in this story? There's a lot to learn here, and it's
probably not what you got at Sunday school. Joanh's book tells amazing adventures including
storms at sea, being eaten by a fish, and plants that mysteriously grow and die each day, and the
teachings surrounding these scenes go far deeper than what is on the outside.
Jonah was a Galilean. His surprise appearance from the fish made him a symbol of our
wonderful Lord, who relates it to convey the reality of the story. Everything was made simple by
the great might of the Author and Sustainer of Life. This book describes, through the example of
the Ninevites, the Divine kindness and longsuffering for sinners. It presents a truly amazing
difference between God's love and mercy and his servant's rebellion, impatience, and spitefulness;
and it will be most appreciated by those who are most familiar with their own souls.
Chapter 1
Jonah, sent to Nineveh and escapes to Tarshish. A storm has kept him at distant. (Verse 4-
7) His conversation with the seamen. (Verse 8-12) He is thrown into the sea and somehow survives.
(Verse 13-17)1-3. It's heartbreaking to consider how much sin is done in big towns. Their cruelty,
like that of Nineveh, is a direct insult to God. Jonah must travel to Nineveh immediately and cry
out against its evil there and then. Jonah refused to leave.

3. (Verse 4–7) God sent a strong windstorm after Jonah. Sin causes storms and extreme
weather in the soul, the family, churches, and nations; it is an uncomfortable, confusing thing.
After praying to their gods for assistance, the sailors did everything they could to save themselves.
Oh, that men would be so wise for their souls, and be prepared to leave with that money, pleasure,
and respect that they cannot maintain without losing faith and conscience, and damaging their
souls for all time! Jonah was sound sleeping.
(Verse 8-12) Jonah shared about God since it was his missions. We can only hope that he
related the story with regret and guilt, defending God, denying himself, and telling the seafarers
what a marvelous God Jehovah is. They asked him, "Why have you done this?" If you feared
almighty God who created the water and the dry land, why were you such a fool to believe you
could escape his presence?
(Verse 13-17) The fishermen sailed against by the wind and wave, the wind of God's wrath
and the waves of his counsel; yet to think of preserving ourselves in any other ways than by erasing
our sins is foolishness. These Canaanite sailors will surely rise up in judgment against many so-
called Christians who do not offer prayers in times of hardship or thankfulness for miracle doctrinal
teachings. Jonah only survived because of the Lord's mercy. Jonah was alive in the fish for three
days and nights: this was impossible in reality, but everything is possible with God. Jonah was
created a symbol of Christ by this amazing survival.
Chapter 2
Prayer of Jonah. (Verse 1-9) He is freed by the fish. (Verse 10)1-9 Pay attention to when
Jonah prayed. When he was in danger, under the manifestations of God's wrath against him for
sin: when we are in difficulties, we must pray. He prayed to be kept alive by a miracle. A sense of
God's goodness to us, despite our sins, opens the lips in prayer, which were before closed with fear
of punishment. Also, where he prayed; in the fish's belly. There is no wrong place to pray. Men
may stop us from communicating with one another, but not with God. Who did he pray to? The
Lord his God. Even backsliders are welcomed to return. What his request was. This appears to be
a reflection of his thoughts and experiences at the time, rather than the form or body of his prayer.
Jonah focuses on the sincerity of his prayer and God's willingness to hear and respond. If we are
to benefit from our trials, we must recognize God's presence in them. He had foolishly left the
presence of the Lord, who may justly take away his Holy Spirit, never to visit him again. Only

4. those are unhappy, whom God will no longer own and favor. But, while confused, he was not in
despair. Jonah focuses on God's favor to him when he seek God and trusted in him throughout his
suffering. He warns others and advises them to stay close to God. Those who abandon their own
responsibility, abandon their own kindness; those who abandon their responsibilities of their place
and day, leave the peace of it. When a believer imitates others who observe false vanities, he
abandons his own kindness and lives under his advantages. However, Jonah's ordeal inspires
people of all ages to believe in God as the God of salvation.
Jonah's repentance might be considered an example of God's power over all animals. As
an example of God's mercy to a poor sinner who prays to Him in his sorrow; and as a model and
symbol of Christ's resurrection. In the middle of all of our experiences and the changing situations
of life, we should concentrate our focus, by faith, on our once suffering and dying, but now
resurrected and glorified Saviour. Let us confess our sins, accept Christ's resurrection as a
prophecy of our own, and gratefully accept every worldly and spiritual salvation as a promise of
our everlasting salvation.
Chapter 3
Jonah was sent again by God to Nineveh and preaches there. (Verse 1-4) Nineveh is saved
due to the people's repentance. (Verse 5-10)1-4 God joins Jonah once more in his mission. His use
of us shows that he is at peace with us. Jonah was not as disobedient as he had before. He make
no move to avoid hearing the command, nor did he refuse to obey it. now see the nature of
repentance here; it is a change of thought and way, as well as a return to our duty and responsibility.
Another advantage of suffering is that it brings people who had left their family back then. Analyze
the power of Divine grace, for hardship would rather push men away from God than bring them
to him. God's slaves must go where he sends them, come when he calls them, and do what he
commands; we must do all the Lord says.
(Verse 5-10) The repentance and reformation of Nineveh was a miracle of God's grace. It
punishes the men of the christianity time. A little amount of light may convince men that humbling
themselves before God, admitting their sins through prayer, and turning from sin are ways to avoid
punishment and receive forgiveness. The people followed the king's leadership. It was important
for it to become a public movement in order to avoid national disaster. Even the shouts and cries
of harsh creatures for lack of food should serve as a reminder to their owners to pray to God. We

5. must be sincere in prayer, with focused mind, strong trust, and sincere feelings. It is our
responsibility in prayer to manifest all that is inside us. It is not enough to fast for sin; we must
also fast from sin; therefore, in order for our prayers to be successful, we must no value following
unrighteousness in our minds. A quicker day's does not end with the day. The Ninevites prayed
that God would soften from his wrath and save them from destruction. They could not be as
sure about finding mercy upon repentance as we are, since we have Christ's death and
righteousness to which we can look for forgiveness upon repentance. They didn't dare to hope, but
they also didn't give up. The idea of mercy is a powerful motivator for forgiveness and repentance.
Let us boldly humble ourselves at the feet of pure kindness, and God will look down on us with
mercy. God knows who repents of their bad ways and who does not. As a result, he spare Nineveh.
We learn of no sacrifices brought to God to repent for sin, but he will not reject a broken and
humble heart, such as the Ninevites have at the time.
Chapter 4
Jonah is punished for complaining about God's mercy on Nineveh. (Verse 1-4) The dying
of a fruit teaches him that he did wrong. (Verse 5-11)1-4 What all the saints make a topic of
happiness and thanksgiving, Jonah makes a subject of reflection on God, as though kindness were
an imperfection of the Living God, which is its greatest beauty. We all owe our escape from hell
to his kind, forgiving mercy. He expresses his desire for death: this was the word of foolishness,
desire, and terrible immorality. Jonah still showed signs of a scornful, unkind character; he didn't
seem to care about the wellbeing of the Ninevites at all and seemed to have only come to preach
and see them destroyed. He was unwilling to put his honor and safety in the hands of the Lord
because he was not properly repentant over his own faults. In this way of thinking, he failed to see
the glory of the God's mercy and the good for which he had been an instrument. We should
question oneself continually, "Is it well to talk this, to do this also?" Can I defend it? Do I do well
to be so quickly upset, so repeatedly angry, so longer mad, and to use bad words toward people in
my wrath? Do I have a right to be angry about God's kindness towards repentant sinners? That was
Jonah's mistake. Do we do good to be furious when it is for God's glory and the growth of his
kingdom? Let the pleasure of heaven, the conversion of sinners, be our delight and never our
despair.

6. (Verse 5-11) Jonah left the city but stayed nearby, like as if he knew and wanted its
destruction. Those with worried, uncomfortable spirits sometimes create problems for themselves
in order to have something to talk about. See how kind God is toward his people in their trials,
despite their foolishness and ignorance. A simple thing in and of itself, but appearing at the right
time, may be a great benefit. A fruit in the correct setting might be more useful than a spruce. The
smallest animals can be huge curses or great blessings, as God sees fit. Strongly passionate people
are prone to being crushed by any little that offends them or being raised by nothing that pleases
them. Look at our creature comforts—they are dying things, opposite to what we might expect. A
huge fruit can be destroyed by a little worm at the base, but we have no idea why our fruits die.
Even creature comforts are still provided to us, but they have a bitter taste; the creature is still
present, but the comfort is no more. God had a storm ready to let Jonah feel the fruit's lack.