Jonah 1

Running Away from God 1-2 One day long ago,God’s Word came to Jonah, Amittai’s son: “Up on your feet and on your way to the big city of Nineveh! Preach to them. They’re in a bad way and I can’t ignore it any longer.” 3 But Jonah got up and went the other direction to […]

Jonah 2

At the Bottom of the Sea 1-9 Then Jonah prayed to his God from the belly of the fish. He prayed: “In trouble, deep trouble, I prayed toGod. He answered me. From the belly of the grave I cried, ‘Help!’ You heard my cry. You threw me into ocean’s depths, into a watery grave, With […]

Jonah 3

Maybe God Will Change His Mind 1-2 Next,Godspoke to Jonah a second time: “Up on your feet and on your way to the big city of Nineveh! Preach to them. They’re in a bad way and I can’t ignore it any longer.” 3 This time Jonah started off straight for Nineveh, obeyingGod’s orders to the […]

Jonah 4

“I Knew This Was Going to Happen!” 1-2 Jonah was furious. He lost his temper. He yelled atGod, “God! I knew it—when I was back home, I knew this was going to happen! That’s why I ran off to Tarshish! I knew you were sheer grace and mercy, not easily angered, rich in love, and […]