Opening Up Jonah
Overview
Think Jonah, think whale. Or should we? Actually no. The whale, or great fish, merely appears among the list of supporting cast, along with the worm which appears later in the account. Instead, the book is about the character of God. It shows us something of his burning holiness, something of his powerful and detailed ordering of events, and something of his tender mercy. In this easy-to-read guide, you will learn many things about how God controls nature, governs history, and shows remarkable grace to a city of people who hardly seem likely candidates for his mercy.
Top Highlights
“The lesson to be learned from this particular incident is that the Lord pities the undeserving.” (Page 18)
“He does not argue with God about the mission; he simply runs from it.” (Page 21)
“More than anything he loved his own nation and people. The trouble was that it excluded everyone else. This fierce and narrow nationalism is the key to his stubborn disobedience. It is also the character trait that God addresses throughout the book.” (Pages 17–18)
“But sin warps the thinking. What he knew in his head was distorted by a mind set on disobedience.” (Page 22)
“How does the worth of an immortal soul stack up against our chosen toy, whatever that toy may be?” (Page 100)
- Title: Opening Up Jonah
- Author: Paul Mackrell
- Publisher: Day One
- Publication Date: 2007
- Pages: 112