Running from God: The Shocking Story of Jonah and Nineveh's Redemption

Journey with us through the Book of Jonah in our "The Minors" series. Discover how this 8th-century prophet attempted to flee from God's call to preach to Israel's feared enemy, the Assyrians.Key Points:Jonah was Israel's first "short-term missionary," called to preach outside his nationThe Assyrians were brutal enemies known for extreme violenceJonah initially refuses God's call and attempts to fleeAfter the storm and fish incident, Jonah receives a second chanceNineveh was so vast it required a three-day visit to fully exploreThe people of Nineveh surprisingly respond with immediate repentanceThe story reveals God's mercy extends beyond national boundariesPart of our continuing exploration of the Minor Prophets.