Classroom•Jonah
Module 7

Exploring Jonah Chapter 3

Does God change his mind? Examine chapter 3 and Jonah’s one-day walk into Nineveh and five-word sermon.

1 Hour 10 Minutes
Begin Session 36
  1. Jonah’s One-Day Walk Into Nineveh
    Session 36
    Jonah’s One-Day Walk Into Nineveh
    Scrutinize Jonah’s one-day walk into Nineveh and think through the interpretive possibilities of this easily overlooked detail.
    24 Minutes
  2. Jonah’s Five-Word Sermon to the Ninevites
    Session 37
    Jonah’s Five-Word Sermon to the Ninevites
    After finally arriving in Nineveh, Jonah gives a five-word message to the people. Examine Jonah’s not-so-typical sermon and the comic contrasts that it creates.
    14 Minutes
  3. Does God Change His Mind?
    Session 38
    Does God Change His Mind?
    Does God change his mind? Study the meaning of the Hebrew word nikham and God’s consistent and faithful commitment to his loyal love (khesed).
    21 Minutes
  4. Reflecting on God’s Response to the Ninevites
    Session 39
    Reflecting on God’s Response to the Ninevites
    Can we reconcile God relenting from judgment with faithfulness to his purposes? Reflect on the Bible's presentation of God's character.
    10 Minutes
  5. Quiz
    Jonah 3
    3 Questions