The Song of Jonah’s Heart

Jonah is commissioned by God to warn Nineveh of impending judgment. Yet, Jonah flees from this task. The satire and irony are meant to criticize the tendency of God’s people who have experienced His grace yet lack the concern and willingness to obey God’s truth and compassion with others. To experience the grace of God and not be willing to convey his compassion is a tragedy that Christians must identify and avoid.