Lessons from the Book of Jonah

What was Jonah's initial reaction to God's call to go to Nineveh?

• He immediately obeyed and went to Nineveh.

• He fled to Tarshish to avoid going to Nineveh.

• He prayed for guidance.

• He asked for a sign from God.

What lesson about obedience can be learned from Jonah's story?

• Obedience is optional if you have a good reason.

• Obedience to God can be delayed.

• Obedience to God is important, even when it's difficult.

• Obedience is only necessary when others are watching.

How did God show mercy to Jonah when he was in the belly of the fish?

• God left him there as punishment.

• God ignored his prayers.

• God provided a way for Jonah to be saved.

• God sent another prophet to replace him.

What did the people of Nineveh do when they heard Jonah's message?

• They ignored him.

• They repented and turned from their evil ways.

• They laughed at him.

• They chased him out of the city.

What does Jonah's story teach us about God's forgiveness?

• God only forgives those who are perfect.

• God is quick to anger and slow to forgive.

• God is willing to forgive those who repent.

• God never forgives anyone.

How did Jonah react when God spared Nineveh?

• He was overjoyed.

• He was angry and upset.

• He was indifferent.

• He left the city quietly.

What lesson can be learned from Jonah's attitude towards Nineveh's repentance?

• We should be happy when others receive mercy.

• We should be jealous of others' forgiveness.

• We should always seek revenge.

• We should ignore others' repentance.

What did Jonah do while he was in the belly of the fish?

• He slept.

• He prayed to God.

• He tried to escape.

• He sang songs.

What does the story of Jonah teach about the role of repentance?

• Repentance is unnecessary.

• Repentance is only for the weak.

• Repentance can lead to forgiveness and change.

• Repentance is a sign of failure.

How did God demonstrate His power in the story of Jonah?

• By sending a storm.

• By calming the sea.

• By commanding a fish to swallow Jonah.

• All of the above.