God's Mercy, Our Salvation
Of all the prophets of the Old Testament, Jonah is probably the best known to the man-on-the-street. In fact, he may be the only one of the prophets whose name is recognized by the average person today. Everyone, it seems, knows about the story of Jonah being swallowed by a great fish.
Yet, sad to say, this is about all many Christians know about Jonah - that he was thrown into the sea and swallowed by a great fish. It is especially sad because Jonah is such a fascinating and psychologically complex person and because the book of Jonah is full of valuable lessons for the 21st-century Christian. You may find in Jonah a little more insight into your own nature and a deeper understanding of the ways of God.