Exodus 25.9; Hebrews 8.5). Once Gd commanded Jonah to go to Nineveh, one of the largest cities of that time and foretell its destruction, because the evil of its inhabitants had reached the limit. Whether he did or not does not affect the Lords statement of his own death. His prophecy has been believed, the city has responded magnificently to his words, and the people are turning their lives around. During that time, which will last seven years (Daniels 70th week, Daniel 9.27), God will pour His wrath upon all mankind for its unbelief and evil (Psalm 2.5, 9). Here is a video of a performance of the Peccavimus (we have sinned) from the oratorio Jonas, by Giacomo Carissimi. Why was Jonah disappointed in the repentance of the Ninevites? She didn't kill Ben, it wasnt her decision or choice, she let them kill Ben. God knows everything about us all the time (Psalm 139). Often the last one to know or admit the damage he does is the sinner himself. Such was the case of Peter who reluctantly went to Cornelius house (Acts 10.28). He constructed a shelter and watched to see what would happen after 40 days (Jonah 4.5). What a wonderful explanation of the Book of Jonah. Like Jonah, though, many line up to pay the price and take the long, painful journey deeper into defiance and sin. These and many other sins unleash storms that affect not only us but others around us as well. Perhaps God will be mindful of us so that we may not perish. Then they said to one another, Come, let us cast lots to find out on whose account we have met with this misfortune. So they cast lots, and thus singled out Jonah. Ultimately, a king forgives because he chooses to forgive, not because of the actions of a subject. In despair, the men shouted, What should we do to you that the sea may become calm for us (Jonah 1.11)? The passage reveals Jonahs thinking and motivation in fleeing God. If a learner starts displaying a skill learned in DTI within natural environment, we might say that the learner: Has generalized the skill from DTI to the natural environment. Jonah is the great story of Gentile salvation in the Old Testament. Indeed, many people spend lots of money and go miles out of their way in order to be able to stay in sin. Why oh why did you send me on this mission? He pouted and expressed anger. Not one to let a prophet pull a disappearing act, God sends a storm to threaten Jonahs shipand it is a doozy. From what people are you? 9He said to them, I am a Hebrew, and I fear the Lord God of heaven who made the sea and the dry land (Jonah 1.7-9). Thanks for all. It provides a foretaste of the fullness of Israels destiny to bless Gentiles anticipated in the great Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 12.1-3 cf. Rise up, call upon your God! He did not provide sunlight for it. Yet You brought my life up from the pit, O Lord my God! Want to get to know more amazing, complicated, and relatable biblical personalities? The storm was so violent they knew their ship was about to shatter. Jonah slept. 2 Chronicles 36.23; Ezra 7.21; Nehemiah 2.20; Daniel 2.18-19, 37, 44). and suffer great losses (by throwing their cargo overboard) on account of Jonahs sinfulness. Response of Those in Command: Captain and King. We run from Godjust as our first parents did in the garden (Genesis 3.8-10). We are currently reading Jonahs story in daily Mass. But Jonahs hatred of these people is evident throughout the book even to the end. The phrasing of the order emphasized individual accountability and personal responsibility: that each may turn from his wicked way. The text reads: 7He issued a proclamation and it said, In Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles: Do not let man, beast, herd, or flock taste a thing. wrote Ninevehwas about sixty miles in circumference and twenty miles across. He realized he could not escape God and looked to Him for deliverance. Turn back to God lest we all perish. Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret. My Jewish Learning is a not-for-profit and relies on your help. VI. One of the great cities of the ancient world, it was finally destroyed by a coalition of Babylonians, Medes, Persians, Chaldeans, Scythians and Cimmerians in 612 B.C. Thanks. Worldly sorrow brings death (2 Cor 7:10). Something was not right. (Conington's trans.). Jonah decided it was better to live than to die, due to his discomfort. Jonah hit the warm waters of the sea with a splash. When Paul made his defense before the Jews in Jerusalem they listened to him until he uttered the words,And He said to me, Go! In effect, God says to Jonah, Now, where were we?. Our first instinct should always be to respect the dignity of every personeven great sinnersand strive to bring them to the Lord with loving correction. Despite his sin, Jonah does not lose his dignity. II. Could God not leave well enough alone? If I ascend into heaven, thou art there; if I descend into hell, thou art present. villains of the ancient world whose sins are so terrible they merit destruction. The unusual nature of the tempest showed them that it was sent in judgment. From one end of the Mediterranean to the other, God pursued Jonah, and Jonah ended up right back where he started, with the call of God, in Israel. To defy means to resist what one is told to do, openly and boldly. The message couldnt be clearer: Jonah is going in the wrong direction. God asked why Jonah had so much more . Every living thing was clothed in sackcloth () and every living creature fasted ( ). The belief that temporal calamities are often connected with the . Exceptions are Rahab, the harlot, Naaman, the Syrian general, Ruth, the Moabitess, and Nebuchadnezzar. All Your breakers and billows passed over me. Alex, Jonah's former student, reconnects with Jonah randomly in an airport. 8But both man and beast must be covered with sackcloth; and let men call on God earnestly that each may turn from his wicked way and from the violence which is in his hands (Jonah 3.7-8). The owner replied he had done no wrong. For the most part, Gentile salvation is rare. The Lord said he was three days and nights in the belly of the sea monster. I tend to think that the heart of the earth may have a broader meaning. He gave this wayward prophet a second chance to fulfill the commission that was given. The other has Jonah alone with God. - I had toyed with the idea of concluding this series last week but there are some nagging words at the end of the book that I believe we need to study. It is of course the children who suffer the most pain and injustice as a result of so much bad adult behavior. Later, about 9 a.m. he hired more workers. No, I am not a pastor. Reading: Jonah 14. Gods mercy trumps every time. The lot falls to Jonah, and he is finally forced to go public. . Disobedience does not. Here, Jonah a prophet who likely understood what was happening might, indeed should have taken responsibility for the storm and prayed to his God to save the innocent sailors. He tried to kick up to the surface, but no air was foundonly waves and water. It is a prayer well worth careful study. Jonahs experience in the sea-beast, this living submarine, must have been terrifying. Jonah is a dangerand a cause of grief to others around him. Despite his rebellion, Jonah kept his testimony and spoke the truth: I fear the Lord God of heaven who made the sea and the dry land. God honors His word. The misfortune of the Israelites at Ai was consequent on the sin of Achan (Joshua 7.). This number is reasonable. Bulletin for Biblical Research 18.2 (2008) 193207,How Big Was Nineveh? He was a hard case, preferring death to life (Jonah 4.3, 1.12). Charles Pope. Jonah has provided his 'Leading Man' voice to many video games and serials including Leads in Dying Light 2, Beastars, Attack on Titan . 10God prepared () a fish (Jonah 1.17), a gourd (Jonah 4.6), a worm (Jonah 4.7), and a violent east wind (Jonah 4.8). God's Lesson in Compassion. When I read the Biblical account, I see that Jonah actually dies and is resurrected. No worries. Isaiah 2.2-3, 49.6; Zechariah 8.23). They tried to turn the ship to land but the storm only worsened. The Ninevites repented from wickedness to righteousness. To lighten it, they began to toss cargo into the sea (Jonah 1.4-5). Theres an irony here that cant be seen in the English. Rob, Thanks as always for your helpful suggestions. He did not plant, water, or fertilize it. He could have told the crew to turn the ship back to Joppa. Guaranteed. "Little I wonder if the ship is wreckedWhich carries thee and thy ill-gotten wealth." 4 The God of heaven was a term known to Gentiles (cf. Our age is characterized by Gods grace. 3 But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. Perhapsyour god will be concerned about us so that we will not perish (Jonah 1.6). Each response was internal (were afraid, believed), spoken (cried to god, proclaimed a fast), and active (cast wares, put on sackcloth). Nineveh is the capital of Syria, the mortal enemy of Israel. Throughout the telling, Jonahs disobedience and iniquity is highlighted by repeated use of the verb down. Rather than follow Gods instruction, Jonah goes down to the port city of Jaffa, then down onto the ship on the way to Tarshish, then down to a lower deck. When they heard these words they began to scream, Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he should not be allowed to live (Acts 22.22)! In this sovereignly enacted covenant, He declared His blessings to Gentiles would be mediated through a new race of people, the Jews. Jesus actually identified Himself with the prophet's three-day sojourn in the belly of the great fish, noting it as a foreshadowing of His own death . The book of Jonah opens like other prophetic books of the Bible, with the formulaic The word of the Lord came to Jonah. Just as once upon a time signals a fairy tale, this biblical formula signals a book of prophecy. Could it mean something other than burial? At Gods behest, Noah builds an ark, Abraham leaves his homeland, Moses returns to Egypt (where he is wanted for murder) to free the Israelite slaves. God sends a giant fish to swallow Jonah. I do not see Jonah as having fear, or being scared or afraid. The sailors, captain, king, nobles, citizens of Nineveh responded to Gods mercy. A tough case. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Some things must ultimately be left to God. The Lord then taught Jonah about His love for the people of Nineveh. I learned a lot. Jonah Scott is a Voice Actor, Singer and Twitch Streamer from Los Angeles. But God is tricky. He is the God of the second chance. Note that he also puts down good money in order to flee. Kerry Malakosky, Weatherford, OK I also pastor Liberty Heights Chapel, Lawton, OK. LHC is listed as a Grace Church, How Big Was Nineveh? Do you have any idea how your behavior, your sins, are affecting the rest of us? One section involves Jonah, those with whom he had contact, and God. Thank God for second chances! Abraham bargained with God not to destroy Sodom if the city had ten righteous people (Genesis 18.32). Or whither shall I flee from thy face? Solomon wrote, the lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD (Proverbs 16.33). Ephesians 4 :8-10 First Peter 3:19,20 4:6 reveal where Jesus went during his three days in the grave. Many have questioned that Jesus was crucified on Friday. In chapter 4, Jonah was in Nineveh and in the desert. Jonah's willingness also shows his awareness that his actions had displeased God. After He calmed the storm, they had declared, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him? Same power. 'sch. The book of Jonah recounted its salvation. Disturbance-The LORD, however, hurled a violent wind upon the sea, and in the furious tempest that arose the ship was on the point of breaking up. Once again, God wont permit him to perish without facing his mistakes and, where previously God sent a giant fish to save him from the water, this time God sprouts a plant to shelter Jonah from the burning sun. Turn back to God lest we all perish. 2. The challenge of the book of Jonah for unbelievers is to trust God and believe the gospel. They were enemies! He spends three nights in the belly of the fish and with nowhere left to run, not even death, he finally repents. God prefers mercy to judgment. If I ascend into heaven, thou art there; if I descend into hell, thou art present. Its a pretty bad day for a prophet when those whom he is supposed to address, must turn and call him to conversion. Lets examine the story of Jonah and allow its teachings to reach us. The text reads they feared the Lord greatly, offered a sacrifice to the Lord, and made vows (Jonah 1.16). Every crew member was praying to his god for deliverance. On account of selfishness and sexual misbehavior, many families have been torn apart. Jonah thought he would drown when thrown into the sea. Luke 16:19- reveals Abrahams bosom. If he was really dead, he had to be resurrected, as I understand the terminology. After his whale of a ride, a ride in which he must experience the full depths and acidic truth of his sinfulness, Jonah is finally delivered by God right back to the shore of Joppa where it all began. And Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. When you quote Jonah 3:9, 4:4, & 4:11 (they are all questions, one by the king, and two are God speaking to Jonah), I would add a question mark inside your quotation marks. This is mercys abode. The last thing Jonah thought God would do was send him to the Assyrians (Jonah 1.1-2). They recognized Gods sovereignty: You, O Lord, have done as You have pleased. When Jonah hit the water, the storm ceased. Some think God is absent from the worlds affairs, that the world goes on unnoticed by Him. Jonah tried to run away from God in the opposite direction of Nineveh and headed by boat to Tarshish. 16Then the men feared the Lord greatly, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows. Rob, Its a technical point. 2 I called out of my distress to the Lord, and He answered me. Romans 9.15-16). The Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur. God caused the dice reveal Jonah as the problem.3The mariners demanded an accounting. But he gives no response, risking the lives of everyone onboard. Their story highlights Gods benevolence, the quickness with which God wishes to forgive people who want to make a genuine change, whatever their motivation. Then the sea will become calm for you, for I know that on account of me this great storm has come upon you (Jonah 1.12). Jonah was part of that. It is a story of repentance. God commanded Jonah to travel northeast to Nineveh. Chapter 2 recounts Jonah in the belly of the sea monster where he prayed and gave thanks to God. So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. Jonah said to them, Pick me up and throw me into the sea, that it may quiet down for you; since I know it is because of me that this violent storm has come upon you.. How much of our trouble comes from our sin? 2016 Don Samdahl. Finding him asleep, the flummoxed captain said: How is it that you are sleeping? But God would not leave him alone. In a remarkable turn in the story, those who are not believers in the God of Israel dress down Jonah, who is to be Gods prophet, unto repentance! Suggestions for Teaching Be attentive to students' behavior and respond appropriately The phrase, or like expression, the word of the LORD came governs the books structure and occurs twice (Jonah 1.1, 3.1). When spoken, it brings men to salvation. The kings proclamation indicated that like Jonahs sailors he had abandoned his gods and recognized Jonahs God (). Jonahs great fear was God would show mercy to Nineveh. Their gods had failed. So, too, are we when we defiantly indulge sinfulness. Similarly, in our own culture today a good deal of pain and loss results from the defiant, selfish, and bad behavior of many. The book is divided into two sections: chapters 1 and 3 comprise one section and chapters 2 and 4 the other. Under normal population distribution, this would mean a population of about 3,000,000. The Assyrians were a fearsome people who worshiped false gods and idols. As a result, they cast lots to learn about this strange man. So easily they remain locked in self-deception and rationalizations, ignoring the damage they are inflicting upon others. If Jonah did die, he was resuscitated, not resurrected. In Jonahs day, they were Israels great enemy. She taught her how to rinse dishes and put them in the dishwasher, how to wipe counters, and how to sweep. Jonah's story reveals God's missionary heart to us as well as Jonah's prejudice toward foreigners. He slept in the ships hold. Hi Don, wonferfully insightful study. Jonah obeyed this time but he still had an attitude. 3For You had cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the current engulfed me. Jonah was a typical Jew who wished to have no dealings with Gentiles. Similarly, in our own culture today a good deal of pain and loss results from the defiant, selfish, and bad behavior of many. Deor. They question Jonah more closely and though Jonahs responses are minimal and cagey, eventually the sailors are able to pull from him the whole story of how he has run away from a divine directive. Copyright 2023 Catholic Standard To defy means to resist what one is told to do, openly and boldly. Nevertheless I will look again toward Your holy temple (Jonah 2.4). Then the mariners became frightened and each one cried to his god. You cared about the plant, which you did not work for and which you did not grow. Jonah provides instructive lessons. 2 questions. To deny the historicity of Jonah is to deny Christs resurrection. Here, Jonah a prophet who likely understood what was happening might, indeed should have taken responsibility for the storm and prayed to his God to save the innocent sailors. Stop with your self-justifying slogans and look at whats really going on! Thanks again for providing greater understanding to this book With appreciation, John. He is good and acts accordingly. Both messages resonate on Yom Kippur: repentance is staggeringly hard but Gods mercy is generous and swift. Jonah is a scientist who becomes a business theorist and helps Alex save his plant. Psalm 139 says, beautifully. Where do you come from? The other worker, with whom he made no contract (whatever was right), received pay according to the landowners heart. 8Sennacherib boasted hemade Hezekiah a prisoner in Jerusalem, his royal residence, like a bird in a cage (Magnus Magnusson,Archaeology and the Bible, 1977, p.186). He went down into the heart of the earth as in Matthew 12 and brought back those saints that had died and took Paradise to heaven. So I am trying to gain understanding here. Jesus used the word to refer to the sea creature which swallowed Jonah (Matthew 12.40). In the final lines of the book, God speaks once again to Jonah: Are you so deeply grieved about the plant? Comp. Does he change his mind? When Godquestioned Jonah over his anger about the loss of the gourd he responded: My anger is justifiedeven to death(Jonah 4.9). I believe Jonah didnt go, nor was the intent of God that he go to preach the Gospel but rather he was to preach judgement. In an attempt to absolve themselves . That fear had been realized. I cried for help from the depth of Sheol; All Your breakers and billows passed over me. It reveals God's greatness and man's pettiness. The mariners, fearing for their lives, also lose wealth. Jonah did nothing to merit the gourd. For whose cause; Septuagint, . It is of course the children who suffer the most pain and injustice as a result of so much bad adult behavior. But Jonah is not pleased. On the other hand, the proclamation, which included the nobles, may have been issued in that way to indicate that all the leadership was agreed. May Bob Pierece's prayer also be ours: "Let my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God." The teaching is clear: persistent and unrepentant sin brings storms, disturbances, and troubles. Jonah 1.1-2 should arrest ones attention. After his whale of a ride, a ride in which he must experience the full depths and acidic truth of his sinfulness, Jonah is finally delivered by God right back to the shore of Joppa where it all began. Two books of the Bible speak of Nineveh. Wake up from your delusions. These and many other sins unleash storms that affect not only us but others around us as well. Jonah is now beginning to come to his senses,but not with godly sorrow, more with worldly sorrow. He then asked the laborers if he did not have the right to do what he wanted with his own money. From the belly of the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD, his God. I would say we can file this in the "God's Will will be done." Jonah 1: NASB 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me." 3 But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. Note that he also puts down good money in order to flee. Jonahis a story of contrasts. God pursues each of us to restore our broken relationship with Him (Genesis 3.8-10). The challenge for believers is to rejoice in Gods salvation and His goodness. 3 Albert Einstein said,God does not play dice with the universe. He hated the notion of a universe governed by probability, a fundamental concept of quantum theory. Our first instinct should always be to respect the dignity of every personeven great sinnersand strive to bring them to the Lord with loving correction. He could feel seaweed wrapping around his head as the waves swept over him. Some have doubted Jonah is history. I just re-read this article Monday. I understand much more of this book now than previously. Jh). The mariners () salts were seasoned sailors. To all this pain can be added many other sufferingscaused by our greed, addiction, lack of forgiveness, pride, impatience, and lack of charity. Gods statement to Jonah reminds one of Jesus parable of the laborers of the vineyard (Matthew 20.1-16). The text states 120,000 did not know their right hand from their left (Jonah 4.11). The men recognized they were in the grip of a different kind of God, an all-powerful GodJonahs Godthe one true God. 6The Hebrew reads, , a great fish. Everyone from the street sweeper to the king heeded Jonahs warning. Jonahs ministry is the greatest exception. Many people today talk about victimless sins,. Jonah is now beginning to come to his senses, In effect, Jonah says to them, Kill me. Who could endure without them? The simplicity of holiness is often far less onerous. In other words, man rolls dice but God makes the spots come up. The last thing Jonah imagined was that God would bring a great sea creature to swallow him! God does not save us merely for our own sake, but also, for the sake of others with whom our life is intertwined. Even the fallen deserve our love and respect as fellow human beings. If the plan of God was NOT to go to the Gentiles even as in the Gospels, Jesus said NOT to go to the Gentiles but only to the lost sheep of Israel, WHY did Jonah go to the Gentiles Nineveh? Now, God had blessed themand used him to do it. Jonah's prayer is a masterpiece of heartfelt emotion and reaching out to God for mercy and forgiveness. God pursues each of us to restore our broken relationship with Him (Genesis 3.8-10). The mariners, fearing for their lives, also lose wealthand suffer great losses (by throwing their cargo overboard) on account of Jonahs sinfulness. Verse 2 of chapters 1 and 3 contain the same three Hebrew verbs: (arise), (go), and (cry). Ask Nebuchadnezzar. 4 At this, I said, I do not deserve to live.This is not repentance; it is despair. The Ninevites repented from wickedness to righteousness. Your email address will not be published. Verse 7 - Finding the storm still violent, the crew come to the conclusion that it is sent by Heaven in punishment of some crime committed by one on board; and they proceed to cast lots to discover the guilty person. It represented Gods throne, where the Almighty sat, as the Tabernacle represented Gods throne complex. Jonah provided no details of the nature of their impending destruction but history records this was a period of Assyrian weakness. - we left Jonah last week in quite a pickle.. - He was a prophet of Israel.and God had told him "arise, and go to Ninevah, that great city, and cry against it, because their wickedness had come up before the Lord." - well, Jonah didn't like that idea because Ninevah was in Assyria..and the Assyrians were enemies of Israel. c. 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