Then God asked Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?” “Yes,” he replied. “It is right. I’m angry enough to die!” Jonah 4:9 (HCS... Read more.
When dawn came the next day, God appointed a worm that attacked the plant, and it withered. As the sun was rising, God appointed a scorching east wind. The... Read more.
Then the Lord God appointed a plant, and it grew up to provide shade over Jonah’s head to ease his discomfort. Jonah was greatly pleased w... Read more.
I knew that You are a merciful and compassionate God, slow to become angry, rich in faithful love, and One who relents from sending disaster. Jonah 4:2b (H... Read more.
But Jonah was greatly displeased and became furious. … “And now, Lord, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to... Read more.
Then God saw their actions—that they had turned from their evil ways—so God relented from the disaster He had threatened to do to them. And He did not ... Read more.
Everyone must call out earnestly to God. Each must turn from his evil ways and from the violence he is doing. Who knows? God may turn and re... Read more.
The men of Nineveh believed in God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth—from the greatest of them to the least. When word reached the ki... Read more.
Jonah set out on the first day of his walk in the city and proclaimed, “In 40 days Nineveh will be demolished!” Jonah 3:4 (HCSB) Those who know me will... Read more.
Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time. Jonah 3:1 (HCSB) Today we reflect on something so simple but so profound. In the world of ... Read more.
But as for me, I will sacrifice to You with a voice of thanksgiving. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the Lord! Jonah 2:9... Read more.
Those who cling to worthless idols forsake faithful love. Jonah 2:8 (HCSB) What does it matter if a person believes a lie so long as it makes him happy? If a pe... Read more.
As my life was fading away, I remembered Yahweh. My prayer came to You, to Your holy temple. Jonah 2:7 (HCSB) The death of a faithful saint is a thing to behold... Read more.
The waters engulfed me up to the neck; the watery depths overcame me; seaweed was wrapped around my head. I sank to the foundations of the mountains; the earth ... Read more.
But I said: I have been banished from Your sight, yet I will look once more toward Your holy temple. Jonah 2:4 (HCSB) Faithful believer, take up the resolve of ... Read more.
I called to the Lord in my distress, and He answered me. I cried out for help in the belly of Sheol; You heard my voice. Jonah 2:2 (HCSB) If the first... Read more.