In chapter one Jonah acted like the prodigal son but here in the fourth chapter he is acting more like the pouting of the elder brother. Now God answers Jonah’s second request to die (v. 8) by repeating his original question—”Is it right for you to be angry” (v. 4). Jonah calls this conversation a "prayer." After Jonah's complaint, God explains in verses 10-11 why it is silly for Jonah to care so much about a plant and so little about a city full of people—and that's the end. Jonah 4:1-11.JONAH FRETS AT GOD'S MERCY TO NINEVEH: IS REPROVED BY THE TYPE OF A GOURD. Jon 4:1-11. How sad the contrast between God's feeling on the repentance of Nineveh towards Him, and Jonah's feeling on the repentance of God towards Nineveh. As you read this chapter you can't help but notice the interplay between God and this heartless prophet. Jonah 1:1-17 [1] Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,[2] Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. SURPRISING REACTION (response, answer, feedback) Jonah 4:1-3 4:1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. I. Jonah's objection: His complaint of God's mercy revealed his rebellious heart– 4:1-3. This whole chapter of eleven verses deals almost exclusively with Jonah's disappointment, anger, and resentment because of the conversion of the Ninevites, and with the gentle persuasion of the Lord, who provided motivation for Jonah, pointing him toward a more acceptable attitude. On the cross Jesus prayed for the Father to forgive His murderers, “for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34; see also Acts 17:23, 30 and 1 Timothy 1:13).

DLTK's Bible Stories for Children Jonah Chapters 1-4 Jonah - King James Version. Jonah ever arrived. How sad the contrast between God's feeling on the repentance of Nineveh towards Him, and Jonah's feeling on the repentance of God towards Nineveh. The phrase "very angry" means that Jonah (1-4) He is taught by the withering of a gourd, that he did wrong. (5-11)1-4 What all the saints make matter of joy and praise, Jonah makes the subject of reflection upon God; as if showing mercy were an imperfection of the Divine nature, which is the greatest glory of it. I. (5-11) Commentary on Jonah 4:1-4 (Read Jonah 4:1-4) What all the saints make matter of joy and praise, Jonah makes the subject of reflection upon God; as if showing mercy were an imperfection of …

He prayed to the LORD, “Isn’t this what I said, LORD, when I was still at home? And it … CHAPTER 4. What caused Jonah to act as he did? The first two questions reveal something about Jonah’s heart, while the third question reveals something about the heart of God. In the first instance, Jonah was angry that God had changed his mind about destroying Nineveh (3:10; 4:1). In Hosea 4:6 we read, “My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.” Further, a parallel is made in Jonah 4:11 between the people and the livestock of Nineveh. A. Jonah was selfish - vs. 1-4. The book seems to drop off a … The major question of Jonah 4 is connected to the book's abrupt ending. — Wouldest thou have me to be less merciful to such a large and populous city as Nineveh, than thou art to a shrub?

Jonah 4:11.

1. angry—literally, "hot," probably, with grief or vexation, rather than anger [Fairbairn]. Jonah Frets at God's Mercy to Nineveh: Is Reproved by the Type of a Gourd.