Jonah hated Nineveh and so responded with anger and indifference. He had to learn that God loves all people. Through Jonah, Israel is reminded of their missionary purpose.
Saying ‘no’ to God quickly leads to disaster. Saying ‘yes’ to Him brings new understanding of God and His purpose in the world.
Jonah forsakes his mission and runs away from God. But the reason for his running away is often confused. The main reason is not because he’s scared…