Lesson Learned?

How does Jonah respond to God’s great mercy and rescue? 

• Jonah is genuinely grateful to God for rescuing him from death (2.2, 7, 9). 
• But, Jonah gives no sign of remorse or repentance (2.2-4, 9).
• There is no evidence (in this or any chapter) that Jonah believes he has done wrong. 
• Jonah reluctantly accepts that he cannot escape God’s call (3.1-3). 

Application:

• YHWH is the  sovereign God over all creation, and he is a gracious and compassionate God.
• Jonah is remarkably unworthy of God’s mercy, but God still shows him mercy.