In Jonah 3, we find that God did not give up on Jonah or on the people of Nineveh, which encourages us to believe that he has not given up on us either. Upon hearing Jonah’s preaching of impending destruction, the Ninevites surprised everyone by believing God and turning from their sins to him. According to Jesus, they became an example for later generations of what it means to repent. God’s response to them is also an example of how he treats all who turn from sin to him with faith.
As opposition grew toward Jesus, he anticipated that it would reach his followers as well and prepare them for how to live.
In preparation for coming calamity, the prophet made plans to rejoice in the Lord.
After the Lord rejected Saul as king, he chose a man with a heart oriented toward the Lord.
