God gave Jonah a second chance. This time Jonah went to Nineveh and told the people, “Stop doing bad things, or God will judge you!”
Everyone listened, from the king to the kids! They said sorry to God, and God forgave them.
But Jonah was grumpy. He didn't want God to forgive his enemies. God said, “Jonah, I love these people too.”
Key Verse
You are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.Jonah 4:2, ESV
Talk About It
Is it hard to want good things for people who were mean to you?
Story Questions
What did the people of Nineveh do?
Said sorry to God
How did Jonah feel when God forgave them?
Grumpy and angry
What shaded Jonah?
A plant
Try This Today
Pray for someone who is hard to like. Ask God to bless them.
Pray Together
God, thank you for being so kind and forgiving. Help me want good for everyone. Amen.