More than a ‘whale of a tale’ about a big fish swallowing up a wayward prophet, the story of Jonah has so much to teach us about the mission of God, His relentless pursuit of all people and creation, and the ways in which we fail to partner with Him. Jonah is not merely a kids story. It is meant to be a mirror held up to the reader, showing us how we run from God’s work and how our pride and prejudices cause us to run to our own understanding. But God has other plans. Plans for salvation - and they are meant for our enemies as much as they are meant for us.
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Week One - A Boat to Tarshish
Week Two - The Belly of the Beast
Week Three - On to Nineveh
Week Four - The Worm and the Plant