Posted by Jennifer Jelks

Rev. Jennifer Jelks is giving the word this time from the Book of Jonah. Expounding on the word and letting the people know that God has one's back through trials and tribulations. .........................SUMMARY............................................... The book of Jonah is Narrative History and a Prophetic Oracle. The prophet Jonah wrote it approximately 785-760 B.C. before Assyria conquered Israel’s Northern Kingdom. Key personalities include Jonah, the captain and the ship’s crew and the people of Nineveh. The purpose of this book is to show that God is a merciful and gracious God. Although the wicked city of Nineveh deserved to be crushed immediately, God was patient towards them. A reluctant prophet, Jonah originally ran from God before delivering a message of repentance to the nation of Nineveh. • In chapter 1, God directed Jonah to go to Nineveh; however, Jonah disobeyed, boarded a ship and headed for Tarshish. The sailors of the ship became concerned because of the great storm that brewed and Jonah explained that God was bringing judgment upon him. The sailors threw him into the sea where he was swallowed by an enormous fish. “And the LORD appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the stomach of the fish three days and three nights” (1:17). ............................................................. Brighter Day Mission Ministries would like to thank you for all your views, love, and support to the church and channel! Donations are not obligated, but they are very much appreciated! Cashapp: $Brighterdaych