Becker Bible Studies
King James Bible chapter index
Jonah
Jonah was a prophet whose message was fulfilled during the reign of
Jeroboam II, who reigned from 793 to 752 B.C. The prophecy was given when
Assyria was becoming a great world power and imminent threat to Israel.
The purpose of Jonah's prophecy is to show the sovereignty of God at
work in the life of an individual, and his concern for a heathen nation.
Jonah's struggles and mistakes made in carrying the message to an
unbelieving people, exemplifies the commitment necessary to truly walk
the walk of Christ as a person belonging to the LORD GOD as He leads His
Words and Way to be spread where He Wills.
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