Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale

by Mark M. Yarbrough

Publisher:

B&H

, 2020

Overview

Many people are intrigued by the biblical account of Jonah. Unfortunately, some view it as a simplistic moral tale, akin to a fish story or a child’s fable. In Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale, author Mark M. Yarbrough leads readers into a deeper investigation of this significant biblical book, discovering in it encouragement to Christ- followers to evaluate their spiritual growth as they pursue the heart of God.

Key Features

• Uses an easy-to-read style
• Helps readers to dive deeper in the book of Jonah
• Presents a fresh look of a story frequently relegated to irrelevancy

Contents

Preliminary Matters

• Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale (An Introduction)
• "I Growed, I Growed!" (Jonah: A Literary Overview)

The Book of Jonah

• GPS 101 (Jonah 1:1-3)
• Do as I Say, Not as I Do (Jonah 1:4-10)
• Can I Get a Witness? (Jonah 1:11-16)
• The Gulp of Grace! (Jonah 1:17 [2:1])
• Gasps from the Gutter (Jonah 2:1-9)
• The Pretender (Jonah 2:10
• Reluctant Obedience (Jonah 3:1-4)
• It's Hard to be Humble (Jonah 3:5-9)
• Don't Miss the Obvious! (Jonah 3:10-4:1)
• Power, Control, and Hebrew Sass (Jonah 4:2-4)
• You've Got to Be Kidding (Jonah 4:5-9)
• Inverted Values (Jonah 4:10-11)

Wrap-Up

• Epilogue (Review and Growth Indicator Recap)
• Postscript (One Final Charge. One Final Question)

Praise for Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale

Mark Yarbrough brings us a fresh study of the famous narrative of Jonah. The research is rich, the humor is hilarious, and the exposition purposes to do what the experience of Jonah and intent of the book was, and still is, about—to expose our hearts as readers so God can transform us.

Mark L. Bailey, chancellor, Dallas Theological Seminary

Dr. Mark Yarbrough—biblical scholar, theologian, and master storyteller—has given the church a wonderful resource in his latest work. Packed with in-depth insights, Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale will challenge antiquated notions of Jonah as it encourages you to grow in Christ-likeness. You will never look at the runaway prophet the same.

Rebecca Ashbrook Carrell, radio host and co-founder, HeartStrong Faith Ministries

This practical guide to unpacking and understanding Jonah, a prophet that we think we know so well, but want to be nothing like, will challenge God’s people to develop and display a kingdom heartbeat for all individuals. You will do well to embrace the major challenges from this minor prophet, and Yarbrough helps us see each one as the book unfolds. This is a great resource for use in the church, in the classroom, or for personal growth.

Tony Evans, senior pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Dallas, TX, and president, the Urban Alternative

Product Details

• Title: Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale
• Author: Mark M. Yarbrough
• Publisher: B&H
• Print Publication Date: 2020
• Logos Release Date: 2021
• Pages: 197
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Commentaries; Jonah, prophet; Bible. O.T. Jonah; God › Will
• ISBNs: 9781087799582, 9781087723488, 9781087723501, 1087723485, 1087723507, 1087799589
• Resource ID: LLS:WS_0_19302
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-10-09T17:49:48Z

About Mark M. Yarbrough

Dr. Mark M. Yarbrough serves as DTS’s sixth president and Professor of Bible Exposition. He assumed the Seminary’s presidency in July 2020 after 19 years of service at DTS. His past DTS roles include Vice President of Communications and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Dr. Yarbrough received his undergraduate degree from Dallas Christian College, where he was named Valedictorian and received the Delta Epsilon Chi Award. He received his ThM from DTS in 1996 and his PhD in 2008. At DTS he was named Who’s Who and was an SCEC scholarship recipient.

Dr. Yarbrough’s twin passions for the local church and theological education have worked in tandem for over thirty years. At Centerpoint Church in Mesquite, TX, he serves on the Executive Committee of the elder board. He has also coauthored and recorded multiple songs/albums and enjoys leading worship. Regarding theological education, he loves the classroom and interacting with students preparing for various ministry endeavors. Dr. Yarbrough also enjoys writing; he has been published in various magazines and has written Paul’s Utilization of Preformed Traditions, How to Read the Bible Like a Seminary Professor, Jonah: Beyond the Tale of a Whale, and Tidings of Comfort and Joy.

Dr. Yarbrough is married to his high school sweetheart, Jennifer. The Yarbrough’s enjoy meeting fellow Christ-followers and have many opportunities to do so, as Mark frequently presents at conferences such as Horn Creek, Mount Hermon, Word of Life, and the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove. They are the parents of four adult children and have one son-inlaw. They enjoy following the Cowboys, Mavericks, and Rangers and keeping things full, fun, and festive while serving the Lord.