This small group guide includes ten in-depth lessons for one-to-one discipleship, small group, or large group settings. Explore this resource and find a God who relents, a God who is sovereign, and a God who is present among the mercies and trials of life.
Jonah: Grace for Sinners and Saints offers Scripture-based, theologically rich content with an easy-to-follow structure to engage readers. Duguid explores how we are more like Jonah than we might think, bringing the text to life by examining our own motives and affections.
Duguid doesn't leave readers in the judgment and spiritual arrogance of Jonah. He shows us the good news that the Lord is in charge, even over those who try to run from him.
With rich discussion questions, exercises, and articles to encourage thoughtful responses to the text, this study guide helps readers see Jesus more clearly in the themes found in the book of Jonah.
"Jesus puts the cookies on the lower shelf. He spoke directly: 'Who do you say that I am?' He spoke simply: 'You serve either God or money.' He spoke personally: 'Simon, son of John, do you love me?' Similarly, in this book, Iain Duguid puts the cookies on the lower shelf. He connects the Bible and your life with directness, simplicity, and personalness. You will be blessed."
David Powlison, Executive Director, Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation
"Be warned: This may be the most uncomfortable Bible study your small group has ever tackled. Look honestly at the ugly heart of the prophet Jonah—self-righteous, explosive, sulking, despairing, compassionless, resentful, self-focused—and you will see yourself reflected in that mirror. Be encouraged: Jonah's patient, gracious, and merciful God sent Jesus into death's depths and raised him again to extend amazing grace to Nineveh, Jonah, and you."
Dennis E. Johnson, Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology, Westminster Seminary, California
"This slender volume contains everything needed for a life-changing study of the book of Jonah. First, it is rigorously biblical as it comes from the careful pen of Iain Duguid, distinguished Old Testament scholar and pastor. Second, it is redolent with Christ-centered application. Third, each chapter is structured with a uniquely wrought format that maximizes the application to the heart. Jonah: Grace for Sinners and Saints is a one of a kind and will grace the life of the church!"
Kent Hughes, Sr. Pastor Emeritus of College Church in Wheaton; visiting professor of pastoral theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
"Studying the Bible is all about listening: listening to the text, listening to the life situation surrounding the text, listening to the community that comes together around the Word, and most of all, listening to the silence of the Spirit, the chief Interpreter of the text. Iain Duguid's Jonah: Grace for Sinners and Saints is the first study I've ever seen that takes into account this entire range of engagement."
Michael Card, Bible teacher; songwriter
"Nothing is more vital to our intimacy with Christ than spending time with him in his Word. But a lot of Bible studies stop short and only deal with concepts and ideas and never really speak to our hearts. That's why I'm so excited about this series. Each author writes about the unique gospel insights he or she has gained from Scripture and has created a small group study that will help people actually encounter Christ and be changed by the power of his grace. God has used this material powerfully in my life, marriage, and ministry, and that is my prayer for you as well."
Bob Osborne, Executive Director, Serge
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My church women's group is going through this book together this semester and WOW I've loved it so much more than anticipated! Each week's lesson is short but so PACKED with truth. Will definitely be going back to this author in the future.
Great study of Jonah
Wonderful study that my Bible study is looking forward to doing.
This would be a phenomenal small group study guide to use. Solid Hebrew exegesis with penetrating questions for individual and group reflection.
Our group learned so much from this study. Great questions for discussing and applying. We finished with a greater understanding and love for the book.
This study really makes you examine your own heart and action. God speak to you through this study. Great interactive study
This an excellent book/study guide which could be used individually, one-to-one or in small groups. It delves into the text and is good on practical application. It takes the reader through the book of Jonah with 10 “lessons”. Each lesson is comprised of : A big idea (main theme) Bible conversation An article to consider Discussion Exercise Wrap up and prayer I found lesson 9 very powerful, but it’s all great! I am looking forward to more in this series (I think so far there is just Jonah and Ruth)
Jonah: Grace For Sinners And Saints by Iain M Duguid is a 10-week Small Group Bible Study (complete with a Study Guide and Leaders Notes) that helps small groups understand all of the reasons we find ourselves running from God – and why our graceful and merciful God is waiting for us with loving and outstretched arms when we finally stop running away from Him and start running towards Him! If you are struggling in your relationship with God, Jonah can help you to understand why and to turn your relationship with Him around.
Jonah is a Bible character who has always interested me. I have studied it before and read other books on and about the book, but couldn't pass up reviewing this one. Each lesson contains these parts: Big idea: a summary of the main point Bible conversation: read and discuss the passage of Scripture Article: the main teaching of the lesson, written by the author Discussion: discussion of the article Exercise: a written part to do on one's own time Wrap-up and prayer The author of this study is new to me, but I was impressed with the thoughts he came up with for the book, and the way he brought everything together to make a great Bible study. The exercise questions are very thought provoking, and I did end up seeing Jonah in a new light. The theme of the book is grace, and that comes through loud and clear.
Great Bible study
