Draw With Jonah And Friends

The VeggieTales star in this finish-the-picture board book based on the story of Jonah. Each page illustrates a part of the story and encourages children ages 6 and younger to use their imagination to complete the picture. All they need is a crayon and a paper towel to wipe the slate clean. Full color. Consumable.

The Book of Jonah stands unique among the biblical books of the prophets because it is almost entirely narrative. And, in contrast to all the other prophets portrayed as admirable individuals who bravely speak God's word, Jonah stands out as flawed and fleeing from God. We are drawn to Jonah because God gives him an opportunity to redeem himself. His experience inspires us to find our own second chances--and our own paths to meaningful growth. Jonah and the Meaning of Our Lives draws on commentaries of Rashi, Ibn Ezra, Kimchi, Abarbanel, and the Malbim, as well as contemporary culture and personal experiences to reveal the hidden meanings of this perplexing biblical story. In so doing, it explores many of the larger questions and topics we face, including human nature, our relationship with God, and how we understand ourselves and lead our lives. Rabbi Steven Bob's verse-by-verse commentary intimately connects the ancient wisdom of the text with the reality of our own lives, providing us with inspiration and guidance.

An exposition of two related Bible prophecies, Jonah and Nahum. Jonah's ministry foreshadowed the work of the Lord Jesus Christ. His ministry was to preach to the Ninevites, and their repentance foreshadowed the ultimate incorporation of the Gentiles into the purpose of God. The prophecy of Nahum illustrates how that the repentance of the Ninevites did not last, and the the destruction of Nineveh was foretold in the Bible. This prophecy has been accurately fulfilled, and this is a powerful proof that the Bible is the word of God. The downfall of Nineveh is seen as foreshadowing the future destruction of the kingdom of men prior to the establishment of the God's Kingdom on earth.

The book of Jonah is likely the best known of the minor prophets. It is often remembered for its oddity: a runaway prophet swallowed by a whale! But there must be more to the book than that. In Jonah we find charted the course not just of a discontented prophet but of Israel's attitude toward its most despised neighbor in the Mediterranean world. Jonah refuses God's call because he knows God will respond in mercy and grace should the Assyrians repent. Jonah will have no part of it—until he is compelled. And even then he pities himself. The irony of this prophet's story is amusing, but it also reaches out and touches us where we are today. Rosemary Nixon explores the depths of the book and helps us make connections with our view of God and his world. Part of the beloved Bible Speaks Today series, The Message of Jonah offers an insightful, readable exposition of the biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how its meaning relates to contemporary life. Used by students and teachers around the world, the Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for those studying or preaching the Bible and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the text. This revised edition features lightly updated language, current Scripture quotations, and a new interior design.