CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE

JONAH

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

• Name the author of the book of Jonah.
• Identify to whom the book of Jonah was written.
• State the purpose for the book of Jonah.
• Write the Key Verses of the book of Jonah from memory.
• State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Jonah.

INTRODUCTION

AUTHOR: Jonah

TO WHOM: The nation of Ninevah to warn of the consequences of disobedience to God.

PURPOSE: The purpose was not only to evangelize Ninevah, but to document for Israel that salvation was not for the Jews only.

KEY VERSES: Jonah 3:1-2

LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Salvation is not restricted by race, culture, or other barriers: "Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10:13)

MAIN CHARACTER: Jonah

OUTLINE

I. The first commission: Jonah 1:1-2:10