Our age is characterized by Gods grace. 3Therefore now, O Lord, please take my life from me, for death is better to me than life.. Ive had so many things on my heart lately, everything going on in this world and my own sorrows, and this was exactly what I needed to lighten the load. In effect, Jonah says to them, Kill me. The owner replied he had done no wrong. Those who are morally alert do not say such things; those who are in the darkness of delirium, in a moral slumber, say them. Summary- God appointed a worm to kill the plant that Jonah delighted in. Theres an irony here that cant be seen in the English. It may be that he is trying to die again (first time by drowning, now by dehydration). The men decide to draw lots to see who is responsible for the storm and the lot falls on Jonah. He is good and acts accordingly. The challenge of the book of Jonah for unbelievers is to trust God and believe the gospel. What are your thoughts on this? He realized he could not escape God and looked to Him for deliverance. It will begin after God completes His Church, the body of Christ. In despair, the men shouted, What should we do to you that the sea may become calm for us (Jonah 1.11)? The sailors repented from following false gods to trusting the one true God. Even the fallen deserve our love and respect as fellow human beings. The belief that temporal calamities are often connected with the . God revealed His mercy not only by His words and actions but in the architecture of the Tabernacle. It is too easy for us to wish to destroy those who have harmed us, returning crime for crime, sin for sin. For I will send you far away to the Gentiles (Acts 22.21). The book of Jonah is short, compassing four brief chapters of 48 verses. 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. The Lord Jesus Christ picked up our tab and paid it all. L. C. Allen wrote it was a model of literary artistry, marked by symmetry and balance (Joel, Obadiah, Jonah and Micah) and H. C. Brichto described it, from beginning to end, in form and content, in diction, phraseology, and style, a masterpiece of rhetoric (Toward a Grammar of Biblical Poetics). Numbers 32:23 But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out. The kingship was weak and the provinces maintained a large degree of independence. Required fields are marked *. Jesus told the Jews the Ninevites would judge them because they had repented because of Jonahs preaching and that He was greater than Jonah. They needed to be destroyed! Jonah 4:7-11. The power of Gods word is revealed by the peoples response. Waves roiled the ship, smashing into its sides and onto the deck. Determination-Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time: Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you. Jonah obeyed the word of the Lord and went to Nineveh (Jonah 3:1-3). So much suffering, so much expense, so much extra mileage could be avoided if we just obeyed God. Oct 7, 2019. Meanwhile, the gales grow stronger and civilization continues to crumble. Great work Sir Samdahl! He realized he could not escape God and looked to Him for deliverance. 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. Now, with a quick divine reminder, the reluctant prophet heads straight for Nineveh and delivers the intended prophecy: Nineveh is wicked and will be destroyed in 40 days. The repeated testimony of the Scriptures is that God delights in mercy (Psalm 86.15, 145.8; Jeremiah 33.26; Ezekiel 39.25). All the while, they continue to ramble on about their right to do as they please. So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. Who can tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not. That Jonah thought he could run from God shows his foolishness, typifying mans foolishness in thinking he can escape God (Jeremiah 23.24). 6I descended to the roots of the mountains. and suffer great losses (by throwing their cargo overboard) on account of Jonahs sinfulness. When Jesus prayed on Thursday night that the cup of his suffering be removed from him in such earnestness that he bled, perhaps that degree of intercession had him in the heart of the earth, to some degree. In fact, he is furiously angryand directs his outburst at God. They were enemies! Literal vs. Figurative Interpretation of City Size, Faith vs. Works in James: Resolving the Problem, But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the. The text reads they feared the Lord greatly, offered a sacrifice to the Lord, and made vows (Jonah 1.16). He did nothing. Indeed, he never really repents, just continually runs from his mistakes even repeatedly prefers death over repentance. I have a question on your comment above: If Jonah did die, he was resuscitated, not resurrected. 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? Rather than trusting God, he brazenly disobeys, foolishly thinking that he can outrun God. This word is used for Gods hurling the storm, sailors tossing ballast from the ship, and Jonah being cast into the sea (Jonah 1.4, 5, 12, 15). Of all the prophets, Jonah is perhaps the most reluctant; his struggle with sin is not hidden. And boats are wrecked; true men and thieves, HOR. If I ascend into heaven, thou art there; if I descend into hell, thou art present. If Jonah did die, he was resuscitated, not resurrected. Even the fallen deserve our love and respect as fellow human beings. Jonahs prayer was bitter: I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, and one who relents concerning calamity. I knew it. His prophecy has been believed, the city has responded magnificently to his words, and the people are turning their lives around. Lazarus and the rich man both in the place of hell one on paradise side and one on torment side. John, Thank you. He expected to die. Luke 16:19- reveals Abrahams bosom. Am I correct in my understanding that Jonah did not want to go to Nineveh because he was a good law keeping Jew because Jews had no dealings with gentiles? You cared about the plant, which you did not work for and which you did not grow. They were saved. Godwould not let him die. Jonah was a typical Jew who wished to have no dealings with Gentiles. The sailors repented from following false gods to trusting the one true God. Jonah thought he would drown when thrown into the sea. Thanks again for sharing your study and research with us. d. God not only plays dice, His dice are loadedand invisible. Jonah's Commission Was Clear But Distasteful "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city, and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me." a. A tough case. One problem with analyses of the size of Nineveh is to assume the city was only within the city walls. So, too, are we when we defiantly indulge sinfulness. God is sovereign. Salvation is from the Lord (Jonah 2.9). The teaching is clear: persistent and unrepentant sin brings storms, disturbances, and troubles. Thank you, Lord, for your grace and mercy. Thanks again for providing greater understanding to this book With appreciation, John. VII. Then the mariners became frightened and each one cried to his god. that grows ever deeper. Just my thoughts. Their story highlights Gods benevolence, the quickness with which God wishes to forgive people who want to make a genuine change, whatever their motivation. Such was the case of Peter who reluctantly went to Cornelius house (Acts 10.28). We are all runaways. These and many other sins unleash storms that affect not only us but others around us as well. ), king of Assyria, invaded Israel during Hezekiahs reign about 50 years later. This is why God makes statements such as 2 Chronicles 7.14. They seem to fear God more than he does! Copyright 2023 Catholic Standard But Jonah is not pleased. We are all runaways. Does God repent? 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)! They recognized Gods sovereignty: You, O Lord, have done as You have pleased. When Jonah hit the water, the storm ceased. Jonah was one of only four writing prophets that Jesus mentioned by name during His earthly ministry (Isaiah, Daniel, and Zechariah were the others). God is aware of all man does. Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular. 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. Jonah is now beginning to come to his senses,but not with godly sorrow, more with worldly sorrow. 4So I said, I have been expelled from Your sight. As our defiance deepens, the headwinds become ever stronger and the destructive forces ever more powerful. What a change! Jonah repented from fleeing God to obeying Him. Romans 9.15-16). Jonah 1:1 The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.". He then asked the laborers if he did not have the right to do what he wanted with his own money. Jonah is a story of contrasts. So I am trying to gain understanding here. I cried for help from the depth of Sheol; All Your breakers and billows passed over me. The message couldnt be clearer: Jonah is going in the wrong direction. 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. Then the LORD commanded the fish to spew Jonah upon the shore. Jonah, sent to Nineveh, flees to Tarshish. If I take my wings early in the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, Even there also shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me(Ps 139: 7-10). In verse 7 the sailors are casting lots, doing divination to try to figure out who the guilty person is. (On the Christian view of "lots," see Dr. Pusey's Commentary, pp. As our defiance deepens, the headwinds become ever stronger and the destructive forces ever more powerful. He revealed he was a Jew and despite his disobedience, he declared he feared the Lord God of heaven who made the sea and the dry land.4Jonah retained his testimony and witness. Do not let them eat or drink water. It is of course the children who suffer the most pain and injustice as a result of so much bad adult behavior. He could feel seaweed wrapping around his head as the waves swept over him. Consider their situation. The story of Jonah teaches compassion by not following the prophet's example. Yet he became angry when God removed it. Sign up for a special email series here. When I read the Biblical account, I see that Jonah actually dies and is resurrected. 11Should I not have compassion on Nineveh, the great city in which there are more than 120,000 persons who do not know the difference between their right and left hand, as well as many animals (Jonah 4.10-11). Jonah Scott is a Voice Actor, Singer and Twitch Streamer from Los Angeles. Jonah instinctively knows that if they repent of their sinfulness they will grow stronger. . Read Jonah for Spiritual Growth. 2The book of Jonah has received numerous accolades for it literary artistry. The book of Jonah ends with God having the last word: 10Then the Lord said, You had compassion on the plant for which you did not work and which you did not cause to grow, which came up overnight and perished overnight. He has declared the first shall be last, and the last first (Matthew 20.16). The point of Jesus parable and the point of Jonah is that grace is greater than law. The men did not accept Jonah's offer until they had made every effort to save themselves in other ways. With in-depth features, Expatica brings the international community closer together. Jonahs ministry is the greatest exception. Jonah has been able to grasp the situations they have been in all show but can't seem to grasp that Ben was putting the whole family/operation at risk and Wendy had to chose between him or everyone and everything else. Meanwhile, Jonah sleeps in the hold of the ship, oblivious to the clamor and uproar. Same God. He spends three nights in the belly of the fish and with nowhere left to run, not even death, he finally repents. ), and Herodotus (4th century B.C.) He would not have to go to Nineveh. That which I have vowed I will pay. Jonahs evangelistic message was brief. Do you have any idea how your behavior, your sins, are affecting the rest of us? That fear had been realized. However, God has declared, vengeance is mine; I will repay (Romans 12.19; 1 Corinthians 4.5). Rob, Its a technical point. Extra-biblical sources such asDiodorus Siculus (1st century B.C. jonah has had lots of dti will attend to directions well PO Box 2732 Taren Point NSW Australia 2229 +612 9525 3181 info@hassonprojects.com.au jonah has had lots of dti will attend to directions well Monday-Friday: 8:30am to 5:30pm Copyright 2016 Hasson Projects - Design by secrets (tv show 2019) I cant explain how, but it brought everything into perspective. Jonah doubtless had meantime complied with the captain's request, but, as the sailors saw, without visible effect. Jonah had wanted to die rather than face his mistakes and complete his mission, but God wont permit it. Jonah was an enigma. AEschylus, 'Electr.,' 1354; 'Theb.,' 598; Horat., 'Carm.,' 3:2, 26, etc.) These and many other sins unleash storms that affect not only us but others around us as well. Jonah could not understand Gods mercy to Israels enemies. That's where the word of the Lord came to Jonah a . In many American courtrooms, upon the pronouncement of a death sentence, the judge says,May God have mercy on your soul. Even in the sad situation in which we can do little but prevent people from ever harming others, we ought to appreciate their need for Gods mercy as well as our own. So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh according to the word of the. Rather than heed this call, Jonah flees in the opposite direction on a ship to Tarshish, across the Mediterranean Sea (in ancient terms, this is basically the other side of the world). Jonah's prayer is a masterpiece of heartfelt emotion and reaching out to God for mercy and forgiveness. Such objections impress only the weak minded. At the end of the day, 6 p.m., his foreman paid each man a denarius. 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. The mariners () salts were seasoned sailors. I cannot see where the text states Jonah actually died or not. recognized Gods mercy. Except Jonah. Hmm, now why does this description seem so familiar? Somewhat like Judas, Jonah and many other sinners do not repent to the Lord but rather are merely ashamed of themselves. Jonah did his best to escape one great fish, only to be swallowed by another. What is important is they believed God. The silo was located in a remote area, surrounded by large farms. 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. book of Jonah is the old outline which accents the word running. Too many wander around in a kind of delirium, a moral sleep, talking about their rights and insisting that what they do is nobody elses business. Yet all the while the storm winds buffet and others suffer for what they do. I. Defiance-This is the word of the LORD that came to Jonah, son of Amittai: Set out for the great city of Nineveh, and preach against it; their wickedness has come up before me. But Jonah made ready to flee to Tarshish away from the LORD. 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. Site by Glass Canvas, Whither shall I go from thy spirit? All things are His. I wonder if (and hope that) the young people who sang it understood its significance for them, too. V. Dressing Down-The captain came to him and said, What are you doing asleep? I just knew it. - 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. Get up, call on your god. Next they say to him, Pray!In other words, get back in touch with God, from whom youre running. Yom Kippur Prayer Services. (Conington's trans.). Therefore in order to forestall this I fled to Tarshish, for I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, and one who relents concerning calamity. and a cause of grief to others around him. Make a deal with God and He will keep it. 1 Now the word of the LORDcame to Jonah the second time, saying, 2Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and proclaim to it the proclamation which I am going to tell you (Jonah 3.1-2). After God delivered him, Jonah traveled to Nineveh and prophesied that the Lord would destroy the city because of its wickedness. Hence Jonah is not just insubordinate; he is unbelieving and untrusting. The misfortune of the Israelites at Ai was consequent on the sin of Achan (Joshua 7.). John, God set aside the Gentiles in terms of His direct contact and blessing. Theb. Coming to his senses he declared, I have been expelled from Your sight. God sends a giant fish to swallow Jonah. The text states 120,000 did not know their right hand from their left (Jonah 4.11). He constructed a shelter and watched to see what would happen after 40 days (Jonah 4.5). Then the LORDcommanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah up onto the dry land (Jonah 1.10). 6The Hebrew reads, , a great fish. He falls asleep, and then is thrown down into the sea. If I take my wings early in the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, Even there also shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. 8Then they said to him, Tell us, now! The bottom line (if youll pardon the financial pun) is that sinful choices are usually very costly. He is the God of the second chance. Lord (Jonah 2.9). It appeared overnight and perished overnight. Jonah obeyed this time but he still had an attitude. Indeed, many people spend lots of money and go miles out of their way in order to be able to stay in sin. Every living thing was clothed in sackcloth () and every living creature fasted ( ). The Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur. God pursues each of us to restore our broken relationship with Him (Genesis 3.8-10). II. The simplicity of holiness is often far less onerousand less costly as well. What we do, or fail to do, affects others. They now prayed that He would spare them and not hold them guilty for shedding innocent blood by throwing Jonah overboard. Delirium-Meanwhile, Jonah had gone down into the hold of the ship, and lay there fast asleep. One of our greatest Christian authors, Charles Reade, known for his book, The Cloister and the Hearth, has called Jonah, "The most beautiful story ever written in so small a compass.". We read: 7Each man said to his mate, Come, let us cast lots so we may learn on whose account this calamity has struck us. So they cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah. Jonah provides instructive lessons. This is futility. "Little I wonder if the ship is wreckedWhich carries thee and thy ill-gotten wealth." 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. Why was Jonah disappointed in the repentance of the Ninevites? In order to avoid going 500 miles into Gods will, Jonah runs some 1500 miles away. At the opening of his story, God calls Jonah to go to Nineveh, one of the largest cities in ancient Mesopotamia, and the capital of Israels most dangerous enemy, the Assyrian empire. Jonah responded: He said to them, Pick me up and throw me into the sea. Proverbs 16:33, "The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord" (comp. This will be the Day of the Lord, first revealed in Psalm 2 and expanded upon in detail by the prophets. Marcia is teaching Denise how to clean a kitchen. One section involves Jonah, those with whom he had contact, and God. Thanks so much. Each man had cried to his own god (Jonah 1.5). All but Jonah. God prefers mercy to judgment. Where do you come from? Jonah had gone down () to Joppa (Jonah 1.3), down to the ship (Jonah 1.3), down to the hold (Jonah 1.5). In chapter 4, Jonah was in Nineveh and in the desert. And should not I care about Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand persons?!. He did not care for the hundreds of thousands of Ninevites, their children, or their animals. The text doesnt say. According to Genesis 10.11, Asshur, a son of Shem (Genesis 10.22) built it. But God would have us reach out to the sinner, to correct with love. To deny the historicity of Jonah is to deny Christs resurrection. The other has Jonah alone with God. The Ninevites' lostness did not greatly burden Jonah. Charles Pope. , Joshua 22:16-20 Thus saith the whole congregation of the LORD, What trespass is this that ye have committed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from following the LORD, in that ye have builded you an altar, that ye might rebel this day against the LORD? Response of Those in Command: Captain and King. and less costly as well. The arks lid was called the mercy seat (Exodus 25.17-22; cf. 'sch. 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! Both messages resonate on Yom Kippur: repentance is staggeringly hard but Gods mercy is generous and swift. He slept in the ships hold. 2 I called out of my distress to the Lord, and He answered me. VIII. 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). And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil is on us. Jesus called this day the Tribulation (Matthew 24.21, 29). The angel of the Lord killed his expeditionary force of 185,000 soldiers (2 Kings 19.32-6; Isaiah 37.36-37). Obviously, from their superstitious perspective, some god or gods are angry with somebody, and they are all suffering because of what this person has done. Implicit in Jonahs message was that God was displeased with their behavior. So much suffering, so much expense, so much extra mileage could be avoided if we just obeyed God. Water, whale, withering wind: Jonah wished to die (Jonah 4.8 cf. Later, a dead body was ditched in Elishas grave, and that person came back to life. 2002-2023 My Jewish Learning. I tend to think that the heart of the earth may have a broader meaning. Julie Rogo. If he was really dead, he had to be resurrected, as I understand the terminology. Psalm 139 says, beautifully. he could not see beyond his fear of the Assyrians. Instead of fear, I thought a more appropriate word would be hatred. Few examples of Gentile salvation exist in the Old Testament. 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). The great majority of it. First there comes the pointed question, What are you doing asleep?Yes, what are you doing? The virtue of obedience is it allows one to enjoy God, to celebrate His work. Jonah knew he had lost. Note that he also puts down good money in order to flee. When they did this, the lots identified Jonah as the culprit. 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 Lord was the first to be resurrected. First, I do not have an opinion on this right now; I have not studied it enough. Note that Jonahs defiance also endangers others. God promised that the covenant line, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, through whom came the Jews, would bless Gentiles. Rather than trusting God, he brazenly disobeys, foolishly thinking that he can outrun God. Jonahis a story of contrasts. God knows everything. I do not deserve to live.This is not repentance; it is despair. I have a question about the scripture that reads: for just as JONAH WAS THREE DAYS AND THREE NIGHTS IN THE BELLY OF THE SEA MONSTER, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Since Jesus was not dead and buried for three nights, what does in the heart of the earth mean? Jonah is to warn the Ninevites that because of their sinfulness they now face divine destruction. To lighten it, they began to toss cargo into the sea (Jonah 1.4-5). Jonah. at least not as the first recourse. God knows everything about us all the time (Psalm 139). This is why He gave the order of ministry in Acts 1.8. 2. Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. Apparently he had no problem traveling quickly to hop a boat headed the opposite direction. It turns out that for wicked bad guys, the Ninevites are awfully good at repentance. And Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. 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