Now Jonah is angry that God has taken away Jonah’s shade. Jonah ever arrived. How sad the contrast between God's feeling on the repentance of Nineveh towards Him, and Jonah's feeling on the repentance of God towards Nineveh. Verse 1. Jonah repines at God's mercy to Nineveh, and is reproved. A. Jonah was selfish - vs. 1-4. SURPRISING REACTION (response, answer, feedback) Jonah 4:1-3 4:1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. How sad the contrast between God's feeling on the repentance of Nineveh towards Him, and Jonah's feeling on the repentance of God towards Nineveh.

He’s God! And it … CHAPTER 4. Jonah 4 pictures that reality. 1. angry--literally, "hot," probably, with grief or vexation, rather than anger [FAIRBAIRN]. And should not I — The God of infinite compassion; spare Nineveh, that great city? Jonah 4 - NIV: But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry.
Jonah’s Heart - vs. 1-9. As you read this chapter you can't help but notice the interplay between God and this heartless prophet. The book seems to drop off a … That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. After Jonah's complaint, God explains in verses 10-11 why it is silly for Jonah to care so much about a plant and so little about a city full of people—and that's the end. DLTK's Bible Stories for Children Jonah Chapters 1-4 Jonah - King James Version. In chapter one Jonah acted like the prodigal son but here in the fourth chapter he is acting more like the pouting of the elder brother. (5-11)1-4 What all the saints make matter of joy and praise, Jonah makes the subject of reflection upon God; as if showing mercy were an imperfection of the Divine nature, which is the greatest glory of it. He prayed to the LORD, “Isn’t this what I said, LORD, when I was still at home?

The first two questions reveal something about Jonah’s heart, while the third question reveals something about the heart of God. Jonah calls this conversation a "prayer." I. Jonah's objection: His complaint of God's mercy revealed his rebellious heart– 4:1-3. This whole chapter of eleven verses deals almost exclusively with Jonah's disappointment, anger, and resentment because of the conversion of the Ninevites, and with the gentle persuasion of the Lord, who provided motivation for Jonah, pointing him toward a more acceptable attitude. CHAPTER 4. The phrase "very angry" means that Jonah (1-4) He is taught by the withering of a gourd, that he did wrong. Jon 4:1-11. Jonah 1:1-17 [1] Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,[2] Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. On the cross Jesus prayed for the Father to forgive His murderers, “for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34; see also Acts 17:23, 30 and 1 Timothy 1:13).

Jonah 4:11. Jonah 4:1-11.JONAH FRETS AT GOD'S MERCY TO NINEVEH: IS REPROVED BY THE TYPE OF A GOURD. In Hosea 4:6 we read, “My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.” Further, a parallel is made in Jonah 4:11 between the people and the livestock of Nineveh. In chapter four, we find that God asked Jonah three questions. In the first instance, Jonah was angry that God had changed his mind about destroying Nineveh (3:10; 4:1). (5-11) Commentary on Jonah 4:1-4 (Read Jonah 4:1-4) What all the saints make matter of joy and praise, Jonah makes the subject of reflection upon God; as if showing mercy were an imperfection of …

The major question of Jonah 4 is connected to the book's abrupt ending. Now God answers Jonah’s second request to die (v. 8) by repeating his original question—”Is it right for you to be angry” (v. 4). What caused Jonah to act as he did?