Fleeing on a Ship
God told Jonah to go to the great city of Nineveh and tell the people to turn from their evil. But Jonah did not like the mission.
The Storm at Sea
He bought a ticket on a ship to Tarshish, in the opposite direction! But a huge storm rose up on the sea. Jonah understood that you can never run away from God.
Key Verse
“Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD…”
True or false
Answer 3 different questions. For each one, choose True or False.
Did Jonah try to escape the Lord’s mission by boarding a ship?
Did Jonah go straight to Nineveh when God called him?
Did Jonah flee toward Tarshish, not toward Nineveh?