Jonah repents (kind of).

14/07/2025

Listen "Jonah repents (kind of)."

Episode Synopsis

Everybody loves a redemption arc, and it's tempting to try to give one to
Jonah by the end of Chapter 2. But has Jonah really had a change of heart,
or just a change of mind?

After a series of chaotic events, the action in our story hits a complete
halt. 3 days and 3 nights of silence. Darkness. Leaving Jonah alone with
his thoughts, and with his God. Not only has Jonah run physically from
where God called him to be, he has traveled spiritually to the depths of
Sheol.

In this talk, we explore Jonah's prayer inside the belly of the fish, and
what it shows us about Jonah's heart. Jonah might not be ready to love his
enemies, but he is ready to recognize how his path was leading him to death
and God' faithfulness through it. He is finally ready to obey, albeit
through clenched teeth. 

By Tavia Grubbs