Everybody loves a redemption arc, and it's tempting to try to give one to

Jonah by the end of Chapter 2. But has Jonah really had a change of heart,

or just a change of mind?

After a series of chaotic events, the action in our story hits a complete

halt. 3 days and 3 nights of silence. Darkness. Leaving Jonah alone with

his thoughts, and with his God. Not only has Jonah run physically from

where God called him to be, he has traveled spiritually to the depths of

Sheol.

In this talk, we explore Jonah's prayer inside the belly of the fish, and

what it shows us about Jonah's heart. Jonah might not be ready to love his

enemies, but he is ready to recognize how his path was leading him to death

and God' faithfulness through it. He is finally ready to obey, albeit

through clenched teeth. 

By Tavia Grubbs