2 Kings for Dummies: Jonah’s Untold Story

Jonah’s Untold Story

The significance of Jonah as the first written prophet is unmistakeable. He is sent to Gentiles who repent and receive grace through their faith.

Jonah 1—Jonah runs away

  • God’s concern for another nation
  • 1:1-3—Disobedience
  • 1:4-10—The Sleeping Prophet
  • 1:11-16—Jonah’s Assisted Suicide
  • 1:17—Three Days and Three Nights in the Whale

Jonah 2—Jonah’s Prayer

  • 2:1-9—Jonah’s Cry of Affliction from Hell
  • 2:10—Jonah’s Answered Prayer 

Jonah 3—Jonah’s Preaching

  • 3:1-4—The Content of His Message
  • 3:5-9—The Reaction of the Ninevites
  • 3:10—The Grace of God on Nineveh

Jonah 4—Jonah’s Pity

  • 4:1-3—Jonah’s Self Pity
  • 4:4-11—Jonah’s Lesson from the Lord