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Homework Sheet #E
#9 Comprehensive Book Analysis
Chapter Analysis: — Jonah 1
| Verse: | Cross References and Linking Thought: | Notes and Comments: |
| 2 | Jon 3:3 Jon 4:11 great | An exceeding great city (a parallel reference) |
| 4 | Psa 148:8 sent | God is in charge of nature
(a corresponding reference) |
| 7 | Pro 16:33 cast lots | Casting lots is scriptural (an Illustrative reference) |
| 14 | Gen 9:5-6 innocent blood | God requires responsibility for shedding blood (an Illustrative reference) |
| 14 | Jam 1:13 pleased | God does not tempt us to do evil.
(a contrasting reference) |
| 17 | Jon 4:6-8 God prepared
Rom 8:28 |
God prepares things ahead of us for He knows what is to be. (a corresponding reference) |
Homework Sheet #F
#9 Comprehensive Book Analysis
Chapter Analysis: Jonah 1
Title:
Jonahs disobedience and the consequences
Theme:
Central issue from Gods perspective concerned the wickedness and potentialsalvation of thousands of people in Nineveh.
Conclusions:
Disobedience and running from God does not pay but can have dire consequences.Jonahs life is but an example. We need to see things from Gods perspective.Rebellion in the heart means we do not see things as God sees them.
Application:
God wants me to speak more boldly and witness to non-believers because of His mercy andgrace toward them. Even though they are sinful, I need to look behind the sin and seepeople as God sees them.
