God, Nineveh, and Us

Nov 12, 2017 • Pastor Christian Simas • Jonah 3:10 - 4:5

Personal Reflection/Study Questions:

1. Read 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. Reflect upon the implications of the phrase “And such were some of you.”

2. What emotions do you feel when you read what you once were (v.9-10), and what you now are (v.11b) becasue of God?

Discussion Questions:

1. How have you related to the book of Jonah so far? Who have you projected yourself to be in the story?

2. What are some things that we may subconsciously think limit God’s grace and mercy?

3. “Heaven have mercy on us all–Presbyterians and Pagans alike–for we are all somehow dreadfully cracked about the head, and sadly need mending.” – Herman Melville, Moby Dick
-What does associating ourselves with Nineveh in this story mean to us?

4. Read Jonah 4:5. What are some consequences of Jonah’s feelings of superiority in the story?

5. In light of Jesus himself being “numbered with the transgressors” (Isaiah 53:12), how should we respond when this type of superiority wells up inside of us?