Jonah Playlist

Jonah
The story of Jonah comes from the Hebrew/Old Testament of the Bible. Jonah is a prophet – someone who speaks on behalf of God. When God asks him to go to Ninevah, he has a bit of a temper tantrum and gets on a ship heading the opposite way. Read Jonah (or parts of it) or watch a video to learn more.
Start by reading the Bible Story or watching the video and going through the wondering/discussion questions. Then pick the activities your family or small group would like to do, as many or few as you like. Close your time with prayer – use your own or the one provided.

Bible Story

Read the story of Jonah from your favorite Bible.

 International Children’s Bible

Wonder/Discussion Questions

            For Children

• I wonder how Jonah felt when God first asked him to go to Nineveh.
• I wonder how it felt to be on a boat when the waves are high, and it is storming?
• I wonder what changed Jonah’s mind that made him go to Nineveh.
• I wonderful how Jonah felt after he went to Nineveh and talked to the people?

            For Youth/Adults

• I wonder why Jonah didn’t want to go to Nineveh.
• I wonder why Jonah was so angry.
• I wonder what question you might ask Jonah about his story.
• I wonder if you have ever heard God speak to you.
• I wonder if you listened to what God was telling you.

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for the stories in the Bible that help us learn more about you. Help us to listen when you speak to us. Thank you for being compassionate and caring for people, even our enemies. Help us to show compassion to others too. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.