Jesus and Jonah
*Comparing Jonah and Jesus in Luke 8.22-39
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Point of Comparison
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Jonah
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Jesus
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Both in boats during a storm and asleep.
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Jonah is fleeing from God.
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Jesus is in the will of God.
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Response of others in boat.
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“feared the Lord greatly”
Jonah 1.16
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“They were fearful and amazed” Luke 8.25
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Both go to Gentiles.
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Jonah commanded to go.
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Jesus is going for rest but ministers as need arises.
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Compassion.
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No.
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Yes.
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Response of Gentiles.
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Nineveh repents.
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City/region asks Jesus to leave.
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