After having learned that he cannot run away from the will of God, Jonah proceeds to Ninevah to deliver God's message. To the shock of all, the Ninevites actually believe God and repent. In response, God relents and does not send the judgment he had threatened. Jonah, however, is very angry at this outcome because he wanted his enemies to be destroyed not forgiven. God uses and object lesson to try to show Jonah the value of each human life and God's desire to forgive any who will repent, but Jonah's own heart is clouded by his hatred. In the end, as Christians, we have no enemies, only those with whom we can share God's grace. If Christ didn't die for them also, he didn't die for you either.
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