Module 3
Hyperlinks and Patterns Between Jonah and the Rest of Scripture
Every book in the Hebrew Bible uses coordinated topics and ideas to connect to other books in the Bible—like a hyperlink. Explore some of the hyperlinks between Jonah and the rest of Scripture.
1 Hour 46 Minutes
Session 10Hyperlinks in the TextCheck out some hyperlinks in the first two verses of Jonah and begin developing skills to recognize how the biblical authors build patterns.- Session 11Reflecting on NinevehWhy is Nineveh called a “great city?” Explore this question and Nineveh’s role in the rest of the Hebrew Bible.
- Session 12Biblical Patterns the Author Assumes We KnowSee how Jonah draws on the rest of the Hebrew Bible to communicate its message. Trace major themes and patterns from the Hebrew Bible as they repeat in the book of Jonah.
- Session 13God’s Character SummarizedRevisit the biblical patterns discussed in the previous session while honing in on the most quoted verse in the Hebrew Bible. Can you guess which verse?
- Session 14Reflecting on God’s CharacterWrestle with the perceived tension between God’s justice and mercy, and reflect on the portrait of God’s character found in Exodus 34:6-7.
- QuizHyperlinks and Patterns Between Jonah and the Rest of Scripture