1. [v.1-2] Chapter 3 starts off almost exactly like the
first chapter. This is basically God
giving Jonah a second chance after phis previous failure. Discuss a time when you were given a second
chance. How does it feel to get a second
chance? Did you make the most of it?
2. [v.3-5] Does Jonah respond differently with God’s second
chance? What is his response? How do you think he feels about this calling
this time around?
3. [v.4] Jonah’s main
message to the people is one of judgment, yet the people accept God’s message
and repent. Why is Jonah’s ministry
successful in Nineveh?
4. [v.4] Even though the message is one of judgment, it is
still within God’s grace. How is that
possible?
5. [v.6-10] God’s power is very much alive and active in
this chapter. How does God’s power work
through Jonah? How does God’s power work
through Nineveh?
6. One of the more
popular ways to reach non-believers today is through relational
evangelism. This means that Christians aim to build a
meaningful friendship with a person before presenting the Gospel. (This
is probably NOT what Jonah did.) What are the strengths of relational
evangelism? Where does it fall short?
7. Individually,
write out the gospel message on a piece of paper in a way that a non-Christian
will understand. Hint: Keep it simple. Bonus points if you have a non-Christian in
your group and they comprehend your answer.
8. How does God use
our words and actions for His own glory, despite our knowledge, confidence (or
lack of), delivery, or motives?
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