Jonah
Jonah 1-4
Dr. Tim Mackie
The book of Jonah is much more than a children’s story—it’s a picture of all the beauty, potential, and challenges the Bible presents to its readers. See how this sophisticated literature fits into the larger biblical story and what it means for us today.
12 Hours 36 Minutes
Module 1•Sessions 1-5Our Assumptions About the Story of JonahAddress cultural assumptions about the story of Jonah and begin thinking about how this book fits into the larger biblical story.
Module 2•Sessions 6-9The Literary Context of the Book of JonahBefore diving into the book of Jonah, we look at the book’s literary context and see how it fits into the overall structure of the Hebrew Bible.
Module 3•Sessions 10-14Hyperlinks and Patterns Between Jonah and the Rest of ScriptureEvery book in the Hebrew Bible uses coordinated topics and ideas to connect to other books in the Bible—like a hyperlink. Explore some of the hyperlinks between Jonah and the rest of Scripture.
Module 4•Sessions 15-21Links Between Literary UnitsTake a deep dive into the sophisticated literary artistry of the Hebrew Bible before further exploring the book of Jonah.
Module 5•Sessions 22-28Exploring Jonah Chapter 1Wade into the first chapter of Jonah using the literary techniques we explored in previous modules.
Module 6•Sessions 29-35Exploring Jonah Chapter 2Explore Jonah chapter 2 and the meaning of the great fish.
Module 7•Sessions 36-39Exploring Jonah Chapter 3Does God change his mind? Examine chapter 3 and Jonah’s one-day walk into Nineveh and five-word sermon.
Module 8•Sessions 40-45Exploring Jonah Chapter 4You made it to the final module! Examine the last chapter of Jonah, which includes Jonah’s response to God’s mercy and the book’s powerful ending.
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