SwordPlay - Ep. 29 - Jonah
- When was Jonah written?
- Who was Jonah?
- What is the occasion and purpose for the book?
- What do know about Nineveh? (1:2)
- What do we know about Joppa and Tarshish? (1:3)
- What does it mean the God hurled a great wind? (1:4)
- How did the sailors know how to pray or sacrifice to Yahweh? (1:14-16)
- What could have swallowed Jonah? (1:17)
- Could it have/Did it happen that Jonah really was swallowed by a fish & survived three days?
- Tough Text: Did Jonah die? (2:2,5,7)
- What is “the pit?” How does ancient cosmology read this verse? (2:6)
- Is Jonah referring to the earthly or heavenly temple? (2:4, 7)
- Why would Jonah mention idols in his prayer? (2:8)
- What did Jonah vow? (2:9)
- Is there a time gap between 2:10 and 3:1?
- Why did the people of Nineveh believe so quickly? (3:5)
- Why would the king think that God can change His mind? (3:9)
- What sort of deeds did Nineveh perform? (3:10)
- Why is Jonah so bitter? (4:2-4, 9)
- Is Jonah holding out hope for destruction? (4:5)
- What does it mean that God appointed the wind and sun? (4:8)
- What makes Nineveh a great city? (1:2; 3:3; 4:11)
- Does God consider animal life when bringing judgement against a city? (4:11)
- What are some New Testament touch points?
- What significance does Jonah hold for the Christian today?
view our website:
swordplay.cast.rocks
search "swordplay" in iTunes podcasts or Google Play. "Like" us or write a review
feel free to re-post to social media
send questions and comments to:
swordplaypodcast@gmail.com