Rediscovering Jonah: The Secret of God's Mercy
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Previously published as The Prodigal Prophet
The story of Jonah is one of the most well-known parables in the Bible. It is also the most misunderstood. Many people, even those who are nonreligious, are familiar with Jonah: A rebellious prophet who defies God and is swallowed by a whale. But there's much more to Jonah's story than most of us realize.
In Rediscovering Jonah, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller reveals the hidden depths within the book of Jonah. Keller makes the case that Jonah was one of the worst prophets in the entire Bible. And yet there are unmistakably clear connections between Jonah, the prodigal son, and Jesus. Jesus in fact saw himself in Jonah. How could one of the most defiant and disobedient prophets in the Bible be compared to Jesus?
Jonah's journey also doesn't end when he is freed from the belly of the fish. There is an entire second half to his story—but it is left unresolved within the text of the Bible. Why does the book of Jonah end on what is essentially a cliffhanger? In these pages, Timothy Keller provides an answer to the extraordinary conclusion of this biblical parableand shares the powerful Christian message at the heart of Jonah's story.

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1. Rediscovering Jonah: The Secret of God's Mercy

Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller reveals the hidden depths within the book of Jonah--the most misunderstood parable in the Bible.

Previously published as The Prodigal Prophet

The story of Jonah is one of the most well-known parables in the Bible. It is also the most misunderstood. Many people, even those who are nonreligious, are familiar with Jonah: A rebellious prophet who defies God and is swallowed by a whale. But there's much more to Jonah's story than most of us realize.

In Rediscovering Jonah, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller reveals the hidden depths within the book of Jonah. Keller makes the case that Jonah was one of the worst prophets in the entire Bible. And yet there are unmistakably clear connections between Jonah, the prodigal son, and Jesus. Jesus in fact saw himself in Jonah. How could one of the most defiant and disobedient prophets in the Bible be compared to Jesus?

Jonah's journey also doesn't end when he is freed from the belly of the fish. There is an entire second half to his story--but it is left unresolved within the text of the Bible. Why does the book of Jonah end on what is essentially a cliffhanger? In these pages, Timothy Keller provides an answer to the extraordinary conclusion of this biblical parable--and shares the powerful Christian message at the heart of Jonah's story.

Language



English (en)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



Penguin Books

Publication Date



2020-06-02

Number of Pages



272




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1. What a Minor Prophet Teaches Us About Nationalism and Race, Grace, and Mission

Many know the first part of Jonah's story, when the rebellious prophet who defies God is swallowed by a whale. Yet in the second part we find one of the most powerful and important lessons of the Bible. Jonah shows how, if we would understand the mercy of God, it will always take us in directions we would rather not go, toward people we would rather not care about, and ultimately into the deepest counsels of God.

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English (en)

Authors



Timothy Keller,

Type



Sermon

Date of Publicated



2019-04-03

Duration



01:01:44




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1. Rediscovering Jonah Discussion Guide: Jonah Bible Study Small Group Discussion Questions (Deeper Journey Small Group Bible Study Guides)

What makes a great small group Bible study experience? How can we have a Bible study experience that allows every member of the group to deeply enjoy the time together and bear tangible fruit of spiritual growth and transformation? Two answers: authenticity and good questions. Rather than trying to make spiritual growth happen on our own, we need to discover God who is already at work in our lives and join Him in His work. And we need good questions to help us do that.

This discussion guide has many questions that were thoughtfully crafted to help you discover God in your life through God's Word written in the book of Jonah. And as you share your genuine journey in Christ with others, you will be mutually encouraged to follow God, growing in Him together empowered by the Spirit.

This guide includes...

1. Introduction - what makes a small group Bible study great

2. How to use this guide

3. Questions that drive at the main points of each chapter

4. Thought-provoking questions that help you discover God's work in your heart

5. Powerful quotes from Rediscovering Jonah*This guide is for small group (or individual) study on the book of Jonah and specifically for Timothy Keller's book, 


Rediscovering Jonah: The Secret of God's Mercy. You will need a copy of the book and a Bible (or a Bible app).Rediscovering Jonah is one of the best books on the book of Jonah that helps readers discover the surprising treasures hidden in the text. The story of Jonah is thought to be well-known, but the actual message of the text is actually yet to be uncovered by most people! You'll be blessed by reading the book and embarking on a journey to God's mercy with others through this guide. Below is the description of Rediscovering Jonah from its Amazon page."Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller reveals the hidden depths within the book of Jonah—the most misunderstood parable in the Bible.The story of Jonah is one of the most well-known parables in the Bible. It is also the most misunderstood. Many people, even those who are nonreligious, are familiar with Jonah: A rebellious prophet who defies God and is swallowed by a whale. But there's much more to Jonah's story than most of us realize.In Rediscovering Jonah, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller reveals the hidden depths within the book of Jonah. Keller makes the case that Jonah was one of the worst prophets in the entire Bible. And yet there are unmistakably clear connections between Jonah, the prodigal son, and Jesus. Jesus in fact saw himself in Jonah. How could one of the most defiant and disobedient prophets in the Bible be compared to Jesus? Jonah's journey also doesn't end when he is freed from the belly of the fish. There is an entire second half to his story--but it is left unresolved within the text of the Bible. Why does the book of Jonah end on what is essentially a cliffhanger? In these pages, Timothy Keller provides an answer to the extraordinary conclusion of this biblical parable--and shares the powerful Christian message at the heart of Jonah's story."*At the author's request, this book is being distributed without Digital Rights Management (DRM) copy protection enabled.

Language



English (en)

Authors



Andrew Yoon Joo Lee,

Format



Paperback

Publisher



N/A

Publication Date



2020-05-14




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Gosh william I'm telling crikey burke I don't want no agro A bit of how's your father bugger all mate off his nut that, what a plonker cuppa owt to do


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