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Mercy Beyond Understanding - The Story of Jonah

Mercy Beyond Understanding – The Story of Jonah

Kingdom Wisdom Productions

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Warm-up Questions

What do you already know about the story of Jonah?
What do you think the phrase "mercy beyond understanding" means?
Do you think mercy and justice are always in conflict? Why or why not?

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Mercy Beyond Understanding – The Story of Jonah

Jonah runs from his calling and faces the storm (00:00 – 05:43)

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1. Where does God tell Jonah to go?

Jerusalem
Joppa
Tarshish
Nineveh

2. Why does Jonah flee?

He is afraid of the sea
He wants to become a sailor
He does not want mercy for Nineveh
He forgets God's message

3. How do the sailors respond after Jonah is thrown into the sea and the sea becomes calm?

They blame the captain
They abandon the ship
They sail directly to Nineveh
They greatly fear the Lord and offer a sacrifice

Mercy Beyond Understanding – The Story of Jonah

Jonah repents, obeys, and Nineveh turns back to God (05:43 – 11:37)

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1. What happens to Jonah after he is thrown into the sea?

A huge fish swallows him
The sailors rescue him
He disappears into a cave
He swims to shore immediately

2. What does Jonah finally say after he stops running?

Salvation comes from the Lord
Nineveh cannot be saved
I will return to Tarshish
I deserve this storm

3. How do the people of Nineveh respond to Jonah's warning?

They attack him
They believe God and repent
They laugh at him
They leave the city

Mercy Beyond Understanding – The Story of Jonah

Jonah's anger and God's lesson about mercy (11:37 – 17:09)

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1. Why is Jonah angry after Nineveh repents?

He wanted justice, not mercy for the city
The sailors told his story
The king ignored him
He lost his way home

2. What does God provide to give Jonah shade?

A tree house
A cloud
A tent
A plant

3. What is presented as the greatest miracle in the story?

Nineveh's walls
The storm
The fish
The heart of God

Mercy Beyond Understanding – The Story of Jonah

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1. What is one main message of the video?

Storms always mean punishment
Prophets should avoid difficult cities
People can hide from God forever
Mercy can reach even those we think do not deserve it

2. What contrast does the video repeatedly show?

Judgment and mercy
Land and sea
Rich people and poor people
Kings and sailors

3. What lesson does Jonah himself need to learn?

How to rule a city
How to accept God's compassion for others
How to speak more loudly
How to become a better sailor

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Mercy Beyond Understanding – The Story of Jonah

Why do you think Jonah had such a hard time accepting mercy for Nineveh?
Do you agree that sometimes people resist what is right because of pride, bitterness, or fear?
What do you think the plant teaches Jonah about compassion?
Have you ever changed your mind about someone after seeing them repent or change?

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