God calls Jonah to the people of Ninevah. This is not an easy task that God calls Jonah to and he responds by running away. God shows He is sovereign over even the wind and waves as he causes a storm to stop Jonah from escaping but then shows His remarkable grace by providing a fish to save him.

The first chapter of the story shows how even when we disobey, God is gracious and will use His grace to bring us back into His perfect will.