God concerns Himself with the wickedness of heathen nations - 1:2 2. One cannot run away from God! Nineveh’s motivation for putting off the wickedness of the city is described in verse 9: “Who knows, God may turn and relent, and withdraw His burning anger so that we shall not perish?” (3:9). They returned to wickedness shortly after they repented back in … Some people find it very troubling that God would “relent,” that is, change His mind, regarding the destruction of Nineveh. God is able to use incidents in the lives of His servants for His glory - cf. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. One cannot run away from God! Now Nineveh was a very large city; it took three days to go through it. 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” Read full chapter God saved the king of Nineveh from his judgment. 1:5 with 1:14-16 [With the end of chapter one, Jonah is now in the belly of the great fish. The response of the people of Nineveh was great, but it may have been primarily just a turning away from violence and wickedness. 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. 29 As the crowds increased, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. Jonah, a stubborn fellow, did just the opposite of what he was told. 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. i. - cf. Sunday June 27 2021 The Rest Of The Story: Noah & The Ark Genesis 6:5-8, 13-14, 17-19 NRSV Rev Jessica Wright This is a story about a chosen family tending a floating zoo, but the rest of the story is about humankind’s tendency toward corruption, sin, and violence while God chooses mercy, making the first covenant with humankind we find in our Bible. Nineveh was a city so wicked it stunk to high heaven. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. 1. After his death, Assyria's influence and power waned rapidly until 612, when Nineveh was overthrown (see notes on 1:14; 2:1). 29 # ch. Jonah 1:2 "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach against it, for their wickedness has come up before me." He returned to Nineveh and was later killed in the temple of the Assyrian god Nisrok (2 Kings 19:35–37). Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before Me.” 3 Jonah, however, got up to flee to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. 29-32, see Matt. Not only was Nineveh known for its wickedness, but it was also the capital of the Assyrian empire, one of Israel's fiercest enemies. 5 The Ninevites believed God. Art and Archaeology of Nineveh. Nineveh’s motivation for putting off the wickedness of the city is described in verse 9: “Who knows, God may turn and relent, and withdraw His burning anger so that we shall not perish?” (3:9). Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days' journey. Jonah is the central character in the Book of Jonah, in which God commands him to go to the city of Nineveh to prophesy against it "for their great wickedness is come up before me," but Jonah instead attempts to flee from "the presence of the Lord" by going to Jaffa (sometimes transliterated as Joppa or Joppe), and sets sail for Tarshish. Now Nineveh was a very large city; it took three days to go through it. Jonah 3:3 So Jonah arose, and went to Nineveh, according to the word of Yahweh. Jonah 3:3 - So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Nineveh. Some people find it very troubling that God would “relent,” that is, change His mind, regarding the destruction of Nineveh. The conversion of Nineveh is the most impressive miracle in the book of Jonah. They would be hardened in unbelief, comfortable with corruption and vice, and living in a world controlled by wickedness and violence. 31 # 1 Kgs. Jonah was the first about 120 years earlier. Jonah 1:2 - Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. The reign of Amaziah over Judah. The word of the Lord came to Jonah with the command to preach against the wickedness of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Kingdom (Jonah 1:1-2).However, Jonah chose to flee from the presence of the Lord instead (Jonah 1:10). Your Daily Bible Verse is a daily devotional and podcast where we dive deeper into Scripture, re-examining your favorite verses and getting to the heart of the message of God’s Word. 1. Nahum's main message was the destruction of Nineveh as a judgement on the Assyrians for their cruel treatment of other nations: Nah 1:14 The LORD has given a command concerning you: "Your name shall be perpetuated no longer. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. The Assyrian empire based at Nineveh fundamentally shaped the history and literature of ancient Israel. Its purpose is to pronounce the final warning and judgment upon Nineveh, and he also addresses the rest of the Assyrian empire. The Assyrian empire based at Nineveh fundamentally shaped the history and literature of ancient Israel. Nineveh. 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Jesus said these people "repented" at the preaching of Jonah (Matthew 12:41). Your Daily Bible Verse is a daily devotional and podcast where we dive deeper into Scripture, re-examining your favorite verses and getting to the heart of the message of God’s Word. 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. Nineveh is well-known as the place where the prophet Jonah was sent by God to preach (Jonah 1:2). Not only was Nineveh known for its wickedness, but it was also the capital of the Assyrian empire, one of Israel's fiercest enemies. He was raised up to preach God’s judgment for a second time to Nineveh. "Turn" and "return" are common Old Testament words meaning "repent." Its purpose is to pronounce the final warning and judgment upon Nineveh, and he also addresses the rest of the Assyrian empire. 12:39-42; [Mark 8:11, 12] “This generation is an evil generation. 1 The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. This is a solemn sentence, but it is true nonetheless. Biblical references to the Neo-Assyrian city of Nineveh reflect not only the historical situation of the eighth century B.C.E. Son of man is an expression in the sayings of Jesus in Christian writings, including the Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles and the Book of Revelation.The meaning of the expression is controversial. 5 The Ninevites believed God. 16; See Matt. God said of it, “Their wickedness has come up before Me" (Jonah 1:2 NKJV). Jonah was the first about 120 years earlier. He went down to Joppa and found a ship bound for Tarshish. God is able to use incidents in the lives of His servants for His glory - cf. The word of the Lord came to Jonah with the command to preach against the wickedness of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Kingdom (Jonah 1:1-2).However, Jonah chose to flee from the presence of the Lord instead (Jonah 1:10). 2 Kings 14 – The Reigns of Amaziah and Jeroboam II A. Jonah is portrayed as a recalcitrant prophet who flees from God’s summons to prophesy against the wickedness of the city of Nineveh.According to the opening verse, Jonah is the son of Amittai. Jonah 3:3 - So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Not long after that, however, Nineveh reverted to its extreme wickedness, cruelty and pride. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, a three days’ walk [about sixty miles in circumference]. Genesis 10:12 - And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same [is] a great city. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the LORD. ii. 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. Genesis 10:12 - And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same [is] a great city. Jonah is portrayed as a recalcitrant prophet who flees from God’s summons to prophesy against the wickedness of the city of Nineveh.According to the opening verse, Jonah is the son of Amittai. In the second year of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, became king. Amplified Bible So Jonah went to Nineveh in accordance with the word of the LORD. Jonah 3:4-10 - When Jonah preached, the people of Nineveh gave heed, were sorry, and turned from their evil ways (vv 8,10). Genesis 10:12 - And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same [is] a great city. Jesus said these people "repented" at the preaching of Jonah (Matthew 12:41). Jonah 3:3 - So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Because of its wickedness, Nineveh was on God’s radar, big time. The conversion of Nineveh is the most impressive miracle in the book of Jonah. God demanded and secured this repentance. Now Nineveh was a very large city; it took three days to go through it. 30 For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so also will the Son of Man be to this generation. The word of the Lord came to Jonah with the command to preach against the wickedness of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Kingdom (Jonah 1:1-2).However, Jonah chose to flee from the presence of the Lord instead (Jonah 1:10). 16; See Matt. Nineveh. 12:38 It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days' journey. # ver. Jonah 1:2 - Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. In 3:6-9 this pagan emperor humbles himself and his great city before the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days' journey. Jonah Flees From the LORD 1 Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying, 2 “Get up! After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the LORD. God saved the king of Nineveh from his judgment. 4 Jonah began by going a day's journey into the city, proclaiming, "Forty more days and Nineveh will be overthrown." Jonah 3:4-10 - When Jonah preached, the people of Nineveh gave heed, were sorry, and turned from their evil ways (vv 8,10). Jonah is portrayed as a recalcitrant prophet who flees from God’s summons to prophesy against the wickedness of the city of Nineveh.According to the opening verse, Jonah is the son of Amittai. It asks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah. Because of its wickedness, Nineveh was on God’s radar, big time. Apparently he also had a ministry among his own people, not only among the people of Nineveh. Jonah 3:3 - So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Ps 139:7-11 3. Genesis 10:12 - And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same [is] a great city. Nineveh is well-known as the place where the prophet Jonah was sent by God to preach (Jonah 1:2). Jonah 3:4-10 - When Jonah preached, the people of Nineveh gave heed, were sorry, and turned from their evil ways (vv 8,10). Ultimately the people were saved from God’s righteous wrath toward their wickedness. Jonah 3:2 "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I give you." He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. but also the city’s notoriety as a place of great wickedness. Christian Standard Bible Jonah got up and went to Nineveh according to the LORD’s command. (1-4) A summary of his reign. 29-32, see Matt. God concerns Himself with the wickedness of heathen nations - 1:2 2. Ps 139:7-11 3. In 3:6-9 this pagan emperor humbles himself and his great city before the LORD. 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. Jesus said these people "repented" at the preaching of Jonah (Matthew 12:41). 1 The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. Interpretation of the use of "the Son of man" in the New Testament has remained challenging and after 150 years of debate no consensus on the issue has emerged among scholars. 4 Jonah began by going a day's journey into the city, proclaiming, "Forty more days and Nineveh will be overthrown." 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. 29 # ch. Jonah, a stubborn fellow, did just the opposite of what he was told. 30 For as # Jonah 1:17 Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. 5 The Ninevites believed God. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days' journey. Jonah is the central character in the Book of Jonah, in which God commands him to go to the city of Nineveh to prophesy against it "for their great wickedness is come up before me," but Jonah instead attempts to flee from "the presence of the Lord" by going to Jaffa (sometimes transliterated as Joppa or Joppe), and sets sail for Tarshish. Introduction—Nineveh: The Most Cruel Capital David Andersen / PO Box 2020, Chesterfield, VA 23832 / David.Andersen@capitolcom.org MAY 30-JUNE 1, 2012 Jonah 1:1-2, 3:5-9 “And the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2) ‘Arise, go to Nineveh the great city, and cry against it, for their wickedness has come Nineveh was a city so wicked it stunk to high heaven. 12:1 When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, # For ver. Introduction—Nineveh: The Most Cruel Capital David Andersen / PO Box 2020, Chesterfield, VA 23832 / David.Andersen@capitolcom.org MAY 30-JUNE 1, 2012 Jonah 1:1-2, 3:5-9 “And the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2) ‘Arise, go to Nineveh the great city, and cry against it, for their wickedness has come Jonah 3:3 So Jonah arose, and went to Nineveh, according to the word of Yahweh. Nineveh’s motivation for putting off the wickedness of the city is described in verse 9: “Who knows, God may turn and relent, and withdraw His burning anger so that we shall not perish?” (3:9). He went down to the seaport of Joppa and booked passage on a ship to Tarshish, heading directly away from Nineveh. 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” Read full chapter Jonah 3:2 "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I give you." They returned to wickedness shortly after they repented back in … Your Daily Bible Verse is a daily devotional and podcast where we dive deeper into Scripture, re-examining your favorite verses and getting to the heart of the message of God’s Word. Biblical references to the Neo-Assyrian city of Nineveh reflect not only the historical situation of the eighth century B.C.E. Jonah 1:2 "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach against it, for their wickedness has come up before me." Jonah was the first about 120 years earlier. This is a solemn sentence, but it is true nonetheless. 12:1 When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, # For ver. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. They returned to wickedness shortly after they repented back in … He was raised up to preach God’s judgment for a second time to Nineveh. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. Jonah 3:3 So Jonah arose, and went to Nineveh, according to the word of Yahweh. God demanded and secured this repentance. Or literally, “Their wickedness has reached a high degree” or “the highest pitch.” NiNeveh … but also the city’s notoriety as a place of great wickedness. The response of the people of Nineveh was great, but it may have been primarily just a turning away from violence and wickedness. Sunday June 27 2021 The Rest Of The Story: Noah & The Ark Genesis 6:5-8, 13-14, 17-19 NRSV Rev Jessica Wright This is a story about a chosen family tending a floating zoo, but the rest of the story is about humankind’s tendency toward corruption, sin, and violence while God chooses mercy, making the first covenant with humankind we find in our Bible. He went down to the seaport of Joppa and booked passage on a ship to Tarshish, heading directly away from Nineveh. Furthermore, Richard Phillips asks this: “The repentance of Nineveh was a truly extraordinary event and, from a human perspective, totally surprising. God said of it, “Their wickedness has come up before Me" (Jonah 1:2 NKJV). They even put sackcloth on their animals (verse 8). He was raised up to preach God’s judgment for a second time to Nineveh. # ver. Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before Me.” 3 Jonah, however, got up to flee to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. Some people find it very troubling that God would “relent,” that is, change His mind, regarding the destruction of Nineveh. Biblical references to the Neo-Assyrian city of Nineveh reflect not only the historical situation of the eighth century B.C.E. "Turn" and "return" are common Old Testament words meaning "repent." 12:39-42; [Mark 8:11, 12] “This generation is an evil generation. Jonah 1:2 - Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. They would be hardened in unbelief, comfortable with corruption and vice, and living in a world controlled by wickedness and violence. He went down to Joppa and found a ship bound for Tarshish. 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” Read full chapter 4 Jonah began by going a day's journey into the city, proclaiming, "Forty more days and Nineveh will be overthrown." 30 For as # Jonah 1:17 Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. Art and Archaeology of Nineveh. 1:5 with 1:14-16 [With the end of chapter one, Jonah is now in the belly of the great fish. 2 Kings 14 – The Reigns of Amaziah and Jeroboam II A. Jonah 3:2 "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I give you." (1-4) A summary of his reign. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, a three days’ walk. When Jonah declared to the people of Nineveh that God was going to destroy them for their wickedness, everyone from the king on down responded with repentance, fasting, and sackcloth and ashes (Jonah 3:5–7). "Turn" and "return" are common Old Testament words meaning "repent." Furthermore, Richard Phillips asks this: “The repentance of Nineveh was a truly extraordinary event and, from a human perspective, totally surprising. The Book of Amos shows that Israel did not handle this prosperity well, and the wickedness under the prosperity of Jeroboam II heaped judgment up for themselves. Jonah was reluctant to go, probably because of the Assyrians’ great wickedness, and he tried to run from the Lord’s command. The brutality reached its peak under Ashurbanipal (669-627), the last great ruler of the Assyrian empire. 31 # 1 Kgs. 12:38 It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. This is a solemn sentence, but it is true nonetheless. - cf. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the LORD. God saved the king of Nineveh from his judgment. The response of the people of Nineveh was great, but it may have been primarily just a turning away from violence and wickedness. Sunday June 27 2021 The Rest Of The Story: Noah & The Ark Genesis 6:5-8, 13-14, 17-19 NRSV Rev Jessica Wright This is a story about a chosen family tending a floating zoo, but the rest of the story is about humankind’s tendency toward corruption, sin, and violence while God chooses mercy, making the first covenant with humankind we find in our Bible. In 3:6-9 this pagan emperor humbles himself and his great city before the LORD. Out of the house of your gods I will cut off the carved image and the molded image. Jonah Flees From the LORD 1 Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying, 2 “Get up! They would be hardened in unbelief, comfortable with corruption and vice, and living in a world controlled by wickedness and violence. Its purpose is to pronounce the final warning and judgment upon Nineveh, and he also addresses the rest of the Assyrian empire. Or literally, “Their wickedness has reached a high degree” or “the highest pitch.” NiNeveh … Ultimately the people were saved from God’s righteous wrath toward their wickedness. The conversion of Nineveh is the most impressive miracle in the book of Jonah. 1 The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. Ultimately the people were saved from God’s righteous wrath toward their wickedness. Jonah 1:2 - Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. God demanded and secured this repentance. but also the city’s notoriety as a place of great wickedness. The reign of Amaziah over Judah. Jonah was reluctant to go, probably because of the Assyrians’ great wickedness, and he tried to run from the Lord’s command. I will dig your grave, for you are vile." He returned to Nineveh and was later killed in the temple of the Assyrian god Nisrok (2 Kings 19:35–37). The Assyrian empire based at Nineveh fundamentally shaped the history and literature of ancient Israel. In the second year of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, became king. Furthermore, Richard Phillips asks this: “The repentance of Nineveh was a truly extraordinary event and, from a human perspective, totally surprising. Jonah is the central character in the Book of Jonah, in which God commands him to go to the city of Nineveh to prophesy against it "for their great wickedness is come up before me," but Jonah instead attempts to flee from "the presence of the Lord" by going to Jaffa (sometimes transliterated as Joppa or Joppe), and sets sail for Tarshish. Art and Archaeology of Nineveh. Jonah 1:2 "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach against it, for their wickedness has come up before me." 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish.