Living a Life on MissionSýnishorn
Jonah: A Reluctant Missionary
Think...
After you have read the book of Jonah, take a moment to ask yourself these questions...
Where was Jonah from and where did God call him to go?
Why didn’t he want to go?
Jonah was one of Israel’s first cross-cultural “missionaries.” Yes, the whole nation was to be a missionary people, but Jonah was called to bring a specific message to a specific people outside of his own. He lived many generations after Rahab and Ruth, and much had happened in the history of Israel during that time. They were now a divided nation, separated into northern and southern kingdoms each ruled by a monarch. Jonah was from the northern kingdom of Israel.
Over 2 days we will explore the entire book of Jonah, and consider what we can learn from his journey as a reluctant missionary.
Apply...
Are there individuals or groups of people that you harbour bitterness towards?
How does this stop you from wanting to reach out to them?
Take a moment to pray for that person or those people. Ask God to highlight a specific verse to you to pray His truth over them today.
About this Plan
This study will take you on a journey through the Bible. Along the way, you’ll look at characters and events that show us God’s mission and His heart for the world. Each day begins with some passages of Scripture for you to read. As you consider the mission God has for you, we hope this Bible study will be a source of insight and encouragement for you!
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