God chose Jonah because Jonah displayed three amazing characteristics that you and might not possess.
First, we find that Jonah was a listener. He listened to the voice of God. Somewhere along Jonah's lifetime, he developed the acuity to hear God's voice over every other noise in the world. Jonah could distinguish God's voice because he had developed his listening abilities and knew, undeniably, what the voice of the Lord sounded like. God chose Jonah because he could hear God's voice.
Secondly, we find that Jonah was available. Jonah was available to do God's work. Jonah had been available in the past and God new Jonah would clear his schedule and carry out the work of the Lord. God knew Jonah would be available this time and probably more times in the future. God chose Jonah because he was available.
Thirdly, we find that Jonah was not perfect, but very, very fallible. This is actually a very good quality to have, in the Lord's eyes. God does not pick the mighty or the proud, or the skilled, or the learned, or the leaders of this world. He picks people that are willing to let God work in and through them despite their inabilities. God purposely chooses the foolish things of this world because, for some strange reason, He delights in bringing shame to the world's wisdom. God chose Jonah because he was not the "perfect" candidate.
The judges, such as Gideon and Samson, were military and civil leaders sent by God to lead Israel in the period between Joshua's death and the reign of King Saul. There were prophets before the judges, including Moses (Deuteronomy 34:10). Samuel was a judge and a prophet. The kings, not the prophets, were replacements of the judges, because the prophets were not rulers of Israel.
The prophets were God's messengers.
The Israelite prophets were extremely learned and pious individuals, both men and women, whose superlative level of piety merited them with visions from God. They had to be humble, yet speak with authority. They had to love their people, yet not hesitate to speak caustic words if commanded to by God. The prophets were called upon by God to guide the people and to guide the king. While the king had authority in national matters of state, and the Sanhedrin (Sages) had say in Torah-rulings and halakha (law), the prophets spoke in matters of ethics, of belief, of loyalty to God, and behavior. They rebuked the people at God's command, they predicted events which God revealed to them, they taught through Divine inspiration, and they provided optimism and hope with the prophecies of eventual Redemption. Some of the prophetical chapters (or books) detail Israelite history and past events, some exhort the people to improve their spiritual level, some predict events and/or warn (especially concerning the First Destruction), some serve to comfort the nation, some speak of prayer and love of God, and some speak of life, experience and wisdom.
Prophets were all called by God to tell the people to repent and change their ways , they also prophesied of what would happen in the future.
God sent prophets to his people, to warn them of Gods anger against them, for falling into idol worship.And to tell them to repent of their ways.
Their important 'cause for some people, the only connection to religion are prophets of their religion and they always tell you about your religion to understand it better.
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God’s people allowed themselves to be influenced by the false religion of the Canaanites and other nations round about. As a result, they violated their covenant relationship with God. To correct them and guide them back, God sent a series of prophets who bore his messages to the people. Many were used to warned of impending punishment of the nation for their unfaithfulness.
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Jonah had a few dilemas...Jonah was God's prophet when God asked him to go to the city of Nineveh. The people in that city were very wicked and God asked Jonah to warn them that if they didn't change, they'd be destroyed.First Dilema: Jonah did not want to go because the people in Nineveh had such a brutal reputation, so fearfully he got on a boat going in the opposite direction.Now, because Jonah was afraid, and did not obey God's command, God caused a big storm to hit the boat Jonah was on, nearly sinking it. (Jonah 1:1-3)Second Dilema: The sailors were afraid, so Jonah made the decision to jump into the ocean so the boat would not be destroyed. (Jonah 1:4-16)When he did, he was swallowed by a big fish, which brought him to Nineveh. (Jonah 1:17-2:10) Once at Nineveh, Jonah preached to the town and gave them warning, and to his surprise, they LISTENED. (Jonah 3:1-4:5)Third Dilema: Jonah was upset because, though he had preached their distruction, and in his opinion they deserved to die for their wickedness, God chose to forgive them. God used the bottle gord tree as an illustration and Jonah had to adjust his attitude.(Jonah 4:5-11)
God chose David to be the king, and the old prophet Samuel anointed him.
Jonah was to deliver a judgement message to the Assyrian city of Nineveh (Jonah 1:2) saying that unless they repented and turned around to doing good, God would destroy them (Jonah 3:1-4). Amazingly, they listened, obeyed and were saved for a time.(Jonah 3:5+10)
It was Samuel who mediated between the Hebrew people and God. And he chose both Saul and David as kings, as God desired.
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The prophet Jonah.
It was the prophet Elijah.
In religion, a prophet, from the Greek word προφήτης (profétés) meaning "advocate", is an individual who is claimed to have been contacted by the supernatural or the divine, and to speak for them.Yes Jonah was a prophet, sent by God to warn the Ninevites to repent.
Jonah was told by God to go to a place called Ninevah where the people were terrible. God wanted Jonah to speak to them and help them see that they needed to change their ways. But, Jonah decided not to go so God had a giant fish, sometimes said to be a whale, swallow Jonah to teach him a lesson. Don't worry, Jonah lived.
Firstly, it wasn't a prophet that ran away from God it was Jonah. Blimey, you can't even ask the question correctly.
The prophet was Yonah or Jonah. Muslims call him Yunus. Please see the related link for a discussion about his significance.
Jonah was angry when the people of Nineveh repented and therefore did not suffer the wrath of God. Jonah chapter 4
No. It was the prophet Jonah.
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