📖 The Prophet Who Ran from God
A 4-week Jonah curriculum for elementary kids. Jonah runs from God, is swallowed by a great fish, preaches to Nineveh, and wrestles with God's compassion. Every lesson points to Jesus and the gospel reaching every nation.
Jonah Runs Away from God and Swallowed by a Great Fish
Jonah 1
This lesson from Jonah 1 tells the story of a prophet who runs from God's command to preach in Nineveh. A storm threatens his ship, and Jonah is thrown into the sea to save the sailors. God provides a great fish to swallow him. Kids learn that no one can hide from God, he controls all creation, and his mercy reaches even those who run from him.
View LessonJonah's Prayer from the Deep Belly of the Great Fish
Jonah 2
This Sunday School lesson from Jonah 2 helps children understand that God hears our prayers no matter where we are. Kids will learn about Jonah's prayer from inside the great fish and how God rescued him. The lesson includes a craft and discussion questions to reinforce the biblical truth that God is always ready to save us.
View LessonJonah preaches a simple warning to the great city of Nineveh
Jonah 3
In Jonah 3, God gives Jonah a second chance to obey. Jonah preaches a simple warning to the great city of Nineveh, and the city believes God and turns from their wickedness. The king leads the people in repentance, and God shows mercy instead of judgment. This story teaches children that God is always ready to forgive anyone who turns back to Him.
View LessonThe Prophet Jonah is Angry when God shows Mercy to Nineveh
Jonah 4
This lesson from Jonah 4 shows the prophet Jonah angry that God forgave the people of Nineveh. God teaches Jonah a powerful object lesson using a plant, a worm, and the hot sun to reveal His deep love and mercy for every person, even those we might think do not deserve it.
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