Session 22Why Does Jonah Flee to Tarshish?Explore the portrait of Jonah as the reluctant titular prophet, and learn what it means for him to flee to Tarshish.- Session 23Reflecting on Jonah’s FlightDoes it make sense for Jonah to flee to Tarshish? See how Jonah is an extreme example in a line of reluctant prophets.
- Session 24The Symmetry of the Ship SceneExamine the literary design of the ship scene to discover the narrative features the biblical authors want to highlight.
- Session 25Reflecting on Jonah’s MotivesHow much can we know about Jonah’s motives in this story? Reflect on the information included or omitted from the narrative.
- Session 26The Upside-Down Character of JonahEveryone in this story acts contrary to our expectations. Learn how biblical authors subvert expectations to deliver a powerful message.
- Session 27Relationship Between Jonah and the Story of the BibleTrace thematic similarities and unique key phrases to see how Jonah’s story colors the portrait of the self-sacrificing prophet figure.
- Session 28Reflecting on Jonah 1How often does casting lots happen in the Bible? Compare narratives to see connections developed by the biblical authors.
- QuizJonah 1
