Journey with us through the Book of Jonah in our "The Minors" series. Discover how this 8th-century prophet attempted to flee from God's call to preach to Israel's feared enemy, the Assyrians.

Key Points:

• Jonah was Israel's first "short-term missionary," called to preach outside his nation
• The Assyrians were brutal enemies known for extreme violence
• Jonah initially refuses God's call and attempts to flee
• After the storm and fish incident, Jonah receives a second chance
• Nineveh was so vast it required a three-day visit to fully explore
• The people of Nineveh surprisingly respond with immediate repentance
• The story reveals God's mercy extends beyond national boundaries

Part of our continuing exploration of the Minor Prophets.