Reference

Jonah 1

Complementary New Testament Passage:
Mark 4:35-41

Sermon Outline:

1. Send to Preach to Enemies
2. Found by the Judgement of God
3. The Sea of God's wrath satisfied by one man
 

Family Discussion Questions:

  1. Where did God tell Jonah to go?
  2. Why did Jonah not want to do that?
  3. What did Jonah try to do instead?
  4. What happened to the storm when Jonah was thrown into the sea?
  5. How is Jonah different from Jesus?
  6. How is Jonah similar to Jesus?
  7. What evidence in the Bible is there that the account of Jonah is historical?
  8. How does Jonah’s sleep serve as a warning to us?
  9. How does Christ’s sleep serve as a comfort to us?
  10. What can we learn from this account of pagans correcting a member of the covenant?
  11. What do the raging sea and the description of Nineveh’s wickedness teach us about God’s wrath?
  12. How is the story of Jonah a dark background which highlights the glory of Christ’s willingness to come to earth to rescue us?
  13. Why will God not merely forget about sins but requires the cross for our salvation?
  14. How does this story parallel the first half of the Philippians 2 Gospel (Philippians 2:5-11)?