Jonah 1

Overview:

Prophesying at the same time as Hosea and Amos Time of Writing: 770-760 B.C. Theme: Divine patience and mercy Key Scripture: 3:10

Chapter 1-1:16 → Jonah Runs Away Chapter 1:17-2:10 → God Rescues Jonah Chapter 3 → God Rescues Ninevah Chapter 4 → Jonah's Runaway Theology and God's Rescuing Theology

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v.5

All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. But Jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep.

What we turn to in times of fear exposes our allegiance - and our idols.

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v.9

He answered, "I am a Hebrew and I worship the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the land."