September 6, 2026

Jonah

Chapters 3 & 4

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Jonah Ch. 3-4 Called to love our enemies

3:4 Jonah’s message 

• 5 words in Hebrew 

3:5-9 The people’s response

Why were the Ninevites quick to listen?

• Dagon, Ooanes, and the fish man

3:10 God’s mercy

Chapter 4: Jonah’s response

4:11 The question 

• And should not I pity Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than 120,000 persons? 

Key Insights

1. It is possible for us to know the word of God and to not have the heart of God 

2. Ch. 4 vs. 2 

2. We are happy when we get our way and angry when we don't

3. Ch. 4 vs. 6-8

3. The more we pursue our own selfish interests the more miserable we become

4. Ch. 4 vs. 9

4. Comfort can distract from addressing the heart issue 

5. The fish, the heat, and the wind

Application:

Reading, memorizing, and studying scripture is worthless if we don’t have love. 

How are you loving your enemy? 

How do you respond to God when he says no? 

Yom Kippur tradition of the Jews - we are Jonah 

How can you seek discomfort? 

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you