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The Prodigal Prophet
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Conclusion
Conclusion
The book of Jonah views Jesus Christ and the Gospel by way of simile; It is not by sameness or look-a-like that similarities develop but through irony, parallel and contrast that a picture of Christ comes into view.
Jonah a type of Christ:
1) - They were both Hebrew.
2) - They both loved Israel passionately.
3) - Jonah was human - Jesus was human and Divine.
4) - Jonah was a prophet - Jesus was a greater prophet.
5) - Jonah gave his life for his shipmates - Jesus gave his life for the whole world.
6) - Jonah was reluctant to preach to the gentiles - Jesus endured the cross for sinful man.
7) - Jonah finally went to the gentile - Jesus was sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
8) - Jonah was disobedient - Jesus was obedient.
9) - Jonah was running from the presence of God - Jesus was in constant communion with God.
10) - Jonah 3 + 3 in the belly of a fish - Jesus was 3 days, 3 nights in the heart of the earth.
11) - They were both separated from God and the world -Jonah, belly of a fish - Jesus a tomb.
12) - God told the fish to spew Jonah onto dry land - God resurrected Jesus from the dead.
13) - The Ninevites heard the gospel and repented - The Church is born at pentecost.
2) - They both loved Israel passionately.
3) - Jonah was human - Jesus was human and Divine.
4) - Jonah was a prophet - Jesus was a greater prophet.
5) - Jonah gave his life for his shipmates - Jesus gave his life for the whole world.
6) - Jonah was reluctant to preach to the gentiles - Jesus endured the cross for sinful man.
7) - Jonah finally went to the gentile - Jesus was sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
8) - Jonah was disobedient - Jesus was obedient.
9) - Jonah was running from the presence of God - Jesus was in constant communion with God.
10) - Jonah 3 + 3 in the belly of a fish - Jesus was 3 days, 3 nights in the heart of the earth.
11) - They were both separated from God and the world -Jonah, belly of a fish - Jesus a tomb.
12) - God told the fish to spew Jonah onto dry land - God resurrected Jesus from the dead.
13) - The Ninevites heard the gospel and repented - The Church is born at pentecost.
Conclusion: Hebrews 12:6 - "because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son." Bible Scholars and student's agree that Jonah was intimately aware of God's attributes. Therefore, one possible explanation for Jonah's disobedience is this; that by going as far away from the City
of Nineveh as he could get it would make him physically unavailable to speak God's message to Nineveh. From Jonah's first step of disobedience until his prayer of repentance from the belly of a fish it was God's Sovereign will at work for good in the life of His Prophet Jonah.
of Nineveh as he could get it would make him physically unavailable to speak God's message to Nineveh. From Jonah's first step of disobedience until his prayer of repentance from the belly of a fish it was God's Sovereign will at work for good in the life of His Prophet Jonah.
Application: God is Omnipresent; always run to God for help never attempt to run away from Him. Quote:”Running away from God is like running into darkness.” God is Omniscient: He knows what we
need before we even ask. God is Omnipotent; Turn back to God now for He is able to restore the joy
of our salvation if we confess our sins to Him.
A Bible study by: Glenn
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