These questions and comments relate to the sermon on February 5, 2023, The Reluctant Prophet: How Not To Be Missional.  The primary scripture is the Old Testament book of Jonah.  These questions are offered to aid group discussion and personal study.

1.  In what section of the Old Testament do we find the book of Jonah?  Does it fit well in that section?

2.  Who was Jonah?  See also 2 Kings 14:25.

3.  What do you know about the city of Nineveh from Jonah's writing or other sources?

4.  Why did Jonah refuse to obey God's command to preach in Nineveh?

5.  Was the storm meant to eliminate Jonah or bring him to repentance?

6.  Who instructed the big fish?  (by the way...was this real?)

7.  After Jonah's deep sea expedition, and he went to Nineveh, how did he feel about the people there?  What did he say to God about God not destroying the city?

8.  Read God's questions to Noah at the end of chapter 4.  What can we learn about God's love for the nations?

9.  How may we reflect God's heart for people, even Ninevites?