The book of Jonah is best known for Jonah’s run-in with a big fish, but there is so much more to his story. God gave Jonah a second chance and transformed his heart, and He wants to do the same for you. In this series, you will discover how far God is willing to go to lead you home and bring purpose into your life.
1 | Right Now Media | Jonah
In this six-session series, pastor David Platt shows us that God is determined to spread his Word to all the nations of the earth and use his people to do it. The book of Jonah shows us that God desires to transform the hearts of his followers, making them more like him as they carry out his purposes in the world. Join David and get a renewed sense of what it means to orient your life around the mission of God.
2 | The Bible Project | Jonah
What is the book of Jonah about in the Bible? Watch as we explain its major themes and gain a deeper understanding of its place in the biblical story.
3 | Right Now Media | How to Read the Bible
Learn about the Bible’s larger story and how to read it well. See how different literary genres and ancient writing styles help form one epic narrative.
4 | The Bible Project | Guide to the Book of Jonah
Jonah is unique among the books of the prophets, which are typically collections of God’s words spoken through a prophet. This book doesn’t really focus on the words of a prophet; rather, it’s a subversive story about a prophet who resents his God for loving his enemies.
5 | New Life | A Beginner’s Guide to Reading the Bible
If the thought of reading the Bible overwhelms you, you’re not alone. Even those who consider themselves to be mature in their faith can struggle, at times, with reading the Bible regularly. Perhaps you’re new to reading the Bible and don’t know where to start. Or, maybe you’ve stopped reading the Bible over the last few years and would like to start reading it again. No matter where you’re at on your spiritual journey, we’ve all got to start somewhere.
