How does the Book of Jonah relate to our lives?

Marist High School

The book of Jonah teaches us to be faithful and loyal to God at all times no matter what the cost. Marist High School teaches the five marks, one being faith filled disciples. Before Jonah spread the word of God in Nineveh, the Ninevites were rampant people who were not tamed. Once Jonah warns them of God's power and how he plans to overthrow their land, the people change their ways and become faithful to the Lord. At Marist High School, students may struggle with being loyal their friends, but find their faith and are able to find God through their actions.

Themes in the Book of Jonah

The themes in the book of Jonah are:

-God is sovereign and controls all to achieve his ends.

-God's message is for the whole world, not just people we like or who are similar to us.

-God receives genuine repentance. He is concerned with our heart and true feelings, not good deeds meant to impress others.

-God is forgiving and merciful; he forgave Jonah for his disobedience and the Ninevites when they turned away from their sins.