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Jonah: When God Changes
The story of Jonah -- and a whale -- and a city headed to distruction! Fact or "just" a tale to teach me something? If so, what?
Bruce Epperly brings his passion for teaching to a book in the Bible which is often dismissed as "too light" with nothing for a Believer to dig into. Jonah thought he knew God and how God acts. He was a prophet! He knew he had heard God's voice! He could count on God! Then one day, God gave him orders he did not want to carry out! Could Jonah ignore God?
Bruce Epperly brings his passion for teaching to a book in the Bible which is often dismissed as "too light" with nothing for a Believer to dig into. Jonah thought he knew God and how God acts. He was a prophet! He knew he had heard God's voice! He could count on God! Then one day, God gave him orders he did not want to carry out! Could Jonah ignore God?
42 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 12, 2016
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July 4, 2017
Great little book
Brings new insights to a great story without being overly wordy. Epperly gets right to the meat and helps see the relevance to our lives in the story.
Brings new insights to a great story without being overly wordy. Epperly gets right to the meat and helps see the relevance to our lives in the story.
August 25, 2019
This very short booklet on "Jonah" is written from the point of view of Process Theology. Good Insights. Also fine questions at the end for further discussion.
December 6, 2016
Jonah is a most interesting book. Situated within the section of the Hebrew Bible we call the Minor Prophets, it is a book very different from the other eleven. It is note an account of the prophet's words. It is a story of a prophet. It could be read as literal/factual/historical, and it has been. But is that the best way to read it?
Bruce Epperly is a theologian and spiritual writer who has a knack for interpreting scripture in ways that brings the text to life. Such is the case in this brief book, part of Energion Publication's Topical Line Drives series. In short compass, he brings out the radical nature of the story. Indeed, if the focus is on the literal you likely will miss the point.
Bruce helps bring out the emphasis on God's radical mercy and grace that is present in Jonah, the reluctant prophet who would flee from God rather than allow the Ninevites to have have the opportunity to repent and receive God's grace. What a story for a moment in the modern world when fear of the stranger and nationalism seem to be gripping us. Yes, Jonah is just the antidote, and Bruce does an excellent job with the text. There is a study guide at the end.
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Great little introduction to the powerful message of Jonah. Bruce is a theologian and a pastor with a deep spiritual sensitivity. If you've not read Jonah in a while take a read with Bruce as your companion!
Bruce Epperly is a theologian and spiritual writer who has a knack for interpreting scripture in ways that brings the text to life. Such is the case in this brief book, part of Energion Publication's Topical Line Drives series. In short compass, he brings out the radical nature of the story. Indeed, if the focus is on the literal you likely will miss the point.
Bruce helps bring out the emphasis on God's radical mercy and grace that is present in Jonah, the reluctant prophet who would flee from God rather than allow the Ninevites to have have the opportunity to repent and receive God's grace. What a story for a moment in the modern world when fear of the stranger and nationalism seem to be gripping us. Yes, Jonah is just the antidote, and Bruce does an excellent job with the text. There is a study guide at the end.
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Great little introduction to the powerful message of Jonah. Bruce is a theologian and a pastor with a deep spiritual sensitivity. If you've not read Jonah in a while take a read with Bruce as your companion!
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