Read Jonah 2
- What calls to you from Jonah’s prayer?
- Why does this speak to you?
- Does it seem, from this prayer, that Jonah has experienced God’s mercy in his own life?
- When has your distress prompted you to call out to the Lord?
Read Jonah 2
Read Jonah 1
Where do you see evidence of God’s mercy in the lives of the various characters in this chapter:
Were you able to see evidence of God’s mercy last week as you read through the book of Ruth? This week we will read through the book of Jonah looking for the same thing!
We will start with our friends at The Bible Project for an overview!
Listen to the following song and reflect on God’s incredible mercy as you prepare your heart for the service this morning:
Think over your last year.
Ruth took the next step of faithfulness, and then the next, and the next.
It is so refreshing how Ruth and Naomi are cared for throughout this story!
After this reading, you may be wondering what a guardian-redeemer is. A guardian-redeemer was a close, influential relative to whom members of the extended family could turn to for help, usually when the family line or possessions were in danger of being lost.