Reluctant Prophet
Key focus: Jonah’s disobedience mirrors our tendency to resist God’s commands.
Can one escape the presence of the Almighty?
Keyword: עָבַר (ʿābar – “to cross over, to pass by,” used for Jonah fleeing God’s command).
Session 2 – Divine Mercy
Key focus: One man’s obedience (or disobedience) can impact an entire city.
Jonah points us to Christ, who became salvation for the world.
Keyword: ἔλεος (eleos – Greek for mercy, compassion).
Session 3 – Shallow Message
Key focus: Jonah’s half-hearted preaching and Nineveh’s surprising response.
God values the repentant heart more than eloquent words.
Keyword: κήρυγμα (kērygma – proclamation, preaching).
Session 4 – Citywide Repentance
Key focus: Nineveh humbles itself in fasting, mourning, and prayer—an example of radical communal repentance.
Keyword: שׁוּב (shuv – to turn back, repent).
Session 5 – Prophet’s Anger
Key focus: Jonah’s bitterness at God’s grace versus Christ’s joy in fulfilling the Father’s will. The paradox of human pride versus divine compassion.
Keyword: χάρις (charis – grace, unmerited favor).
Closing Reflection – Jonah and Jesus
Key focus: Comparing Jonah’s failure with Christ’s faithfulness.
From Nineveh’s temporary reprieve to Christ’s eternal salvation.
Keyword: σωτηρία (sōtēria – salvation, deliverance).
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