1. Lesson 17 Jonah

2. Timeline of the New TestamentYear Creation (Adam and Eve) Noah Job?2000 BC Abraham 1850 BC Joseph 1500 BC Moses 1100 BC Samuel 1000 BC David 850 BCNaboth, Ahab, Elijah 750 BCJonah 586 BCFall of Jerusalem 500 BC 6-4 BCJesus is born

3. Points to Note What did God ask Jonah to do? Why did Jonah go the other way? Why were the others in the boat upset with Jonah?

4. Points to Note What did God ask Jonah to do? Go preach God’s word in Nineveh Why did Jonah go the other way? Why were the others in the boat upset with Jonah?

5. Points to Note What did God ask Jonah to do? Go preach God’s word in Nineveh Why did Jonah go the other way? Jonah hated the Assyrians and knew that God would forgive them Why were the others in the boat upset with Jonah?

6. Points to Note What did God ask Jonah to do? Go preach God’s word in Nineveh Why did Jonah go the other way? Jonah hated the Assyrians and knew that God would forgive them Why were the others in the boat upset with Jonah? They knew he had done something wrong to put them in that situation.

7. Map of Jonah

8. Points to Note How did they respond to his request to throw him overboard? They didn’t want to, but did, with a prayer.

9. Points to Note Read 1:17 and Matthew 12:40. What is the connection between Jonah and Jesus? Matthew 12:40 For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

10. Points to Note Read 1:17 and Matthew 12:40. What is the connection between Jonah and Jesus? Matthew 12:40 For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Jesus would be in the tomb for 3 days like Jonah in the fish for 3 days.

11. Points to Note How would you summarize Jonah’s prayer in chapter 2? Why was Nineveh an important city?

12. Points to Note How would you summarize Jonah’s prayer in chapter 2? Repentance and thanksgiving. Why was Nineveh an important city?

13. Points to Note How would you summarize Jonah’s prayer in chapter 2? Repentance and thanksgiving. Why was Nineveh an important city? It was a very large city. (over 120,000 people) Green Bay has about 104,000 (2013)

14. Points to Note What was Jonah’s message? How did the people of Nineveh respond? What did God do in in 3:10?

15. Points to Note What was Jonah’s message? Time is running out. Repent before it is too late. How did the people of Nineveh respond? What did God do in in 3:10?

16. Points to Note What was Jonah’s message? Time is running out. Repent before it is too late. How did the people of Nineveh respond? They repented and turned from their evil ways. What did God do in in 3:10?

17. Points to Note What was Jonah’s message? Time is running out. Repent before it is too late. How did the people of Nineveh respond? They repented and turned from their evil ways. What did God do in in 3:10? He had compassion and did not destroy them.

18. Points to Note Why was Jonah angry at God? How did God feel about the people of Nineveh?

19. Points to Note Why was Jonah angry at God? Because he had compassion on the Ninevites. How did God feel about the people of Nineveh?

20. Points to Note Why was Jonah angry at God? Because he had compassion on the Ninevites. How did God feel about the people of Nineveh? God loved them and wanted them (and all people) to come to faith and be saved.

21. Discussion How does God feel about unbelievers? Wants them to repent

22. Discussion What swallowed Jonah, a whale or a fish?

23. BREAK and QUIZ TIME!

24. The Bible and My Life What does God use to call us to faith? 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 – From the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

25. The Bible and My Life What does God use to call us to faith? 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 – From the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Gospel

26. The Bible and My Life What does God use to call us to faith? Romans 10:17 – Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

27. The Bible and My Life What does God use to call us to faith? Romans 10:17 – Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. God’s Word

28. The Bible and My Life What does God use to call us to faith? Acts 2:38 – Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

29. The Bible and My Life What does God use to call us to faith? Acts 2:38 – Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Baptism

30. The Bible and My Life What does God use to call us to faith? Matthew 26:26–28 26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

31. The Bible and My Life What does God use to call us to faith? Matthew 26:26–28 26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Communion

32. The Bible and My Life What does God use to call us to faith? Read 220 in the Catechism

33. The Bible and My Life What does God use to call us to faith? The Holy Spirit called me to faith in Christ by the gospel in Word and Sacraments. (means of grace)

34. The Bible and My Life Why are the Means of Grace so powerful? Isaiah 55:10-11 – As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

35. The Bible and My Life Why are the Means of Grace so powerful? Isaiah 55:10-11 – As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. God’s Word promised to be effective

36. The Bible and My Life Why are the Means of Grace so powerful? 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 – From the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

37. The Bible and My Life Why are the Means of Grace so powerful? 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 – From the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Holy Spirit is the power in the Word

38. The Bible and My Life Why are the Means of Grace so powerful? Hebrews 4:12 – For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

39. The Bible and My Life Why are the Means of Grace so powerful? Hebrews 4:12 – For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Word of God is powerful

40. The Bible and My Life Why are the Means of Grace so powerful? The Means of Grace are so powerful because they are connected to God’s Word and promise.

41. The Bible and My Life How do we use the Means of Grace to do mission work? Matthew 28:19-20 – Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

42. The Bible and My Life How do we use the Means of Grace to do mission work? Matthew 28:19-20 – Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Baptize all nations

43. The Bible and My Life How do we use the Means of Grace to do mission work? Matthew 5:14-16 – “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

44. The Bible and My Life How do we use the Means of Grace to do mission work? Matthew 5:14-16 – “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Let light shine before people

45. The Bible and My Life How do we use the Means of Grace to do mission work? 1 Peter 2:9 – You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

46. The Bible and My Life How do we use the Means of Grace to do mission work? 1 Peter 2:9 – You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Declare God’s praises

47. The Bible and My Life How do we use the Means of Grace to do mission work? We use the Means of Grace to do mission work when we baptize all nations and when we share God’s Word with others.

48. The Bible and My Life What do I say to someone who is not a Christian? Let’s look at Ephesians 2:1-10

49. The Bible and My Life What do I say to someone who is not a Christian? Ephesians 2:1–3 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.

50. The Bible and My Life What do I say to someone who is not a Christian? Ephesians 2:1–3 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. Show them their sin

51. The Bible and My Life What do I say to someone who is not a Christian? Ephesians 2:4-7 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.

52. The Bible and My Life What do I say to someone who is not a Christian? Ephesians 2:4-7 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. Show them their Savior

53. The Bible and My Life What do I say to someone who is not a Christian? Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

54. The Bible and My Life What do I say to someone who is not a Christian? Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. Show them faith is theirs by God’s grace

55. The Bible and My Life What do I say to someone who is not a Christian? Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

56. The Bible and My Life What do I say to someone who is not a Christian? Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Show them why they do good works

57. The Bible and My Life What do I say to someone who is not a Christian? Show them their sin, their Savior, that faith is theirs by God’s grace, and why they do good works.

58. Homework Look at the end of the last page of your notes!

59. Homework Memorize:  Tenth Commandment and meaning  Romans 10:17  Ephesians 2:8-9 Study notes for a quiz Read: Sacrament of Holy Baptism (p 9-10 in Catechism) Question for My Life