How to Use This Commentary Jonah 1:17–2:10 unfolds in two movements: (1) God appoints a great fish and Jonah finally prays (1:17–2:9), and (2) God commands the fish to release Jonah onto dry land (2:10). The storyline pauses for a psalm-like prayer because Jonah’s real crisis isn’t geography—it’s the heart. Tip: Read Jonah 2 slowly.... Continue Reading →

How to Use This Commentary Jonah 1:1–16 moves in four scenes: (1) God calls and Jonah runs (1:1–3), (2) God sends a storm and Jonah sleeps (1:4–6), (3) Jonah is exposed and confesses who God is (1:7–10), and (4) Jonah is thrown into the sea and the sailors fear the LORD (1:11–16). Tip: Read the... Continue Reading →