full

full
Published on:

7th Jul 2025

Jonah 1:1-4 Introduction

The book of Jonah is a strange tale that you probably remember from Sunday School. It’s got a big whale, a rebellious prophet, a tree eating worm, and a repentant Nineveh. These features make Jonah perfect for the screen but a bit hard to understand as scripture. Should we read Jonah like any other prophet or is it a parable? That strange ambiguity takes some work to understand but it’s also what makes the book of Jonah so powerful. At the heart of the story of Jonah is a reluctant prophet frustrated by the mercy of God. As we read this strange little story, we’re invited to look at our own lives and ask ourselves, do we really want God to love our enemies? Do we really want God to be merciful?

Listen for free

Show artwork for Missio Dei Community - SLC

About the Podcast

Missio Dei Community - SLC
Joining God in the Renewal of All Things
Weekly sermons from Missio Dei Community in Salt Lake City, Utah.

About your host

Profile picture for Jonny Morrison

Jonny Morrison

I couldn't touch what I tried to tell you just now, I only stammered.