Sign of the Prophet Jonah
Classes
Class 1: The Flight (Jonah 1:1-3)
The class discusses Jonah's reluctance to prophesy to the Ninevites, focusing on his flight to Tarshish and his internal conflict over God's mercy towards Gentiles. It explores Jonah's struggle with God's justice and mercy, and the broader implications for Israel's relationship with God and the Gentiles.
Class 2: The Storm (Jonah 1:4-16)
The class discusses Jonah's flight from God and the storm that ensues, highlighting Jonah's fear and exhaustion. It emphasizes God's sovereign control over all circumstances and the importance of acknowledging God's power and judgment.
Class 3: The Fish (Jonah 1:17 - 2:10)
The class explores Jonah's experience in the fish's belly, emphasizing his prayer and God's sovereign care. It highlights Jonah's near-death experience and his reliance on God's deliverance, drawing parallels with Christ's resurrection and the importance of faith during trials.
Class 4: The City (Jonah 3:1-10)
The class explores Jonah's reluctant journey to Nineveh and the city's subsequent repentance, emphasizing the divine sovereignty in repentance and judgment. It highlights Jonah's internal struggle with God's mercy towards Nineveh and the implications for Israel.
Class 5: The Gourd (Jonah 4:1-11)
The class discusses Jonah's anger at God's mercy shown to the Ninevites and his desire for God to take his life. It explores Jonah's misunderstanding of God's expansive mercy and the symbolism of the gourd and the east wind, emphasizing God's sovereign right to show mercy to all who repent.
Class 6: The Sign (Matt 12:38-42)
The class explores the sign of the Prophet Jonah as a witness against Israel, focusing on Jonah's death, burial, and resurrection as foreshadowing Christ's sacrifice. It emphasizes the sovereign wisdom of God in weaving these themes into Jonah's life and the lessons for believers today.