The conclusion of TOBIT. Some of my thoughts and plenty of space for you to offer your thoughts.
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In this third Bible Study we will be studying a fun story. One that has angels and demons and miracles and heroes. Instead of chapter by chapter, I’m going to offer some information in this introduction and then ask you to read the entire story. After you read it, return… Continue reading
…It does not matter if the story is “literally” true (I think it must be…Jonah would not make this up) or an “allegory” to illustrate a point…or both. What matters is that we make the attempt to understand the Spiritual Truth God is revealing to us through his prophet. Continue reading
But…he uses the words God gives him. And the people repent. Israel had seen Elijah order a drought and then watched as God lit a fire on Mount Carmel. They had witnessed the great miracles of Elisha. And yet they refused to listen. We do not know what happened to Jonah. But Amos and Hosea followed him. And still the people would not listen. But Nineveh did listen. And God postponed their destruction. Continue reading
We can speculate all sorts of things here. Let’s not. Can we just accept this at face value? Jonah was so effective as a prophet of God that the people of Nineveh understood his message. They believed him. And they repented. Continue reading
We want a god that will do as we desire. We need a God that will send a big fish.—The glorious news is that He sent His Own Son to us instead. You see, He really does Love us. Continue reading
So, as they grab Jonah’s hands and feet and start swinging, they cry in anguish to Yahweh that HE would not hold this murderous act against them. I cannot help but laugh. It’s an uneasy laugh…but I do laugh. Continue reading
The storm does not bother Jonah. He’s below decks sleeping contentedly…There are several ways we can trust God. First is the best way, the way Jesus trusted God: completely. Jonah, sleeping below decks in the storm, also trusted God. Continue reading
The story of Jonah is a fabulous tale. Children love it because it is funny…I believe God laughs at us…frequently. However, it is a viewpoint that reveals God’s Mercy and God’s Grace. Continue reading