The Book Jonah sparks debate about whether a man being swallowed by a fish for three days is possible. And provides additional debate for those who want to discredit the Bible as a factual book. My opinion is that the truth of the Bible is constant and the stories provide the foundation of relating the truth. Certainly, God who created the world can do anything. What is the truth of Jonah.
1) Do not run from God. Run toward God.
2) Stay true to God's purposes, whenever you may not agree. (Jonah argued with God sparing
Nineveh)
3) God will provide
On that last point of God's provision counters a popular interpretation that Jonah almost died at sea because of his disobedience. True he did almost die (along with bringing danger to others) because of his running from God...yet God provided a big fish to save him and show mercy. Notice how the last verse in chapter one is stated...
"But the LORD provided a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was inside the fish three days and three nights."
God provided a safe for Jonah to think. He would re-evaluate his willingness to go to Nineveh! Jonah is far from being just a big fish story.
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