Jonah: God's Relentless Grace

by Lydia Brownback

A 10-Week Study for Women on the Book of Jonah  The story of Jonah is about so much more than a great, man-eating fish. This short Old Testament book is actually a powerful drama about God’s power, patience, and relentless grace―showing how God works out his purposes and how nothing can thwart his determination to save. Jonah's story is ultimately the story of Jesus and all believers as they learn to trust God and submit to his revealed word.   In this 10-week Bible study for women, Lydia Brownback explores Jonah verse by verse to help believers understand God’s overarching providence, the nature of true repentance, and the wondrous grace of God. Written for individuals or groups, each lesson helps women understand the themes of compassion, mercy, patience, and sovereignty, ultimately encouraging Christians to reject personal comforts and trust God through every circumstance. 

Genres: Theology, Christian

112 pages, Paperback

Published December 5, 2023

About the author

Lydia Brownback (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) serves as a senior editor at Crossway in Wheaton, Illinois, and an author and speaker at women’s conferences around the world. Lydia previously served as writer in residence for Alistair Begg and as producer of the Bible Study Hour radio program with James Montgomery Boice.

Reviews

[Natalie Herr]

Used this study in a small group setting. I found it to be set up more as a personal study than a group study; so for our purposes, it was a little clunky.

I also prefer a study with less commentary throughout- I like to save that part for after deep study.

Group time and study time through Jonah has been rich regardless, and I deeply respect and am thankful for Brownback’s work in the field of women’s Bible study, but this wouldn’t be my first pick if I did it again.

[SarahReadsBooks]

I really enjoyed this study in Jonah. I learned so much about a very popular figure in the bible!

[Cover Lover Book Review]

I’m so enamored by the Flourish Bible Study series! “Jonah: God's Relentless Grace” is the 10th Flourish study I’ve read and reviewed. I truly wish there was one for each book of the Old and New Testaments.

This study masterfully unpacks the powerful narrative of Jonah, weaving together themes of compassion, repentance, forgiveness, and mercy. Its thoughtful design incorporates charts, maps, and ample space for journaling or notetaking. The visual aids and discussion questions are helpful, bringing understanding and prompting further exploration for purpose and meaning.

This study is a great way to spend time in Scripture. It allows me to investigate people, places, and events in the Bible as well as fulfill worship and devotional time.

Series: Flourish Bible Study
Genre: Christian Bible Study, Non-fiction
Author: Lydia Brownback
Page Count: 112

#CoverLoverBookReview received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions are 100% mine.

[Pauline]

We are using this study for our Fall 25 Women's Bible Study at my church. I chose it because the ladies are familiar with Lydia Brownback (we've done 4 of them before this one), the book of Jonah makes a great study, and her theological views fit ours. It's important to me to choose a book that has open and well-developed questions for the women to answer during the week's homework. I feel Brownback's questions have taken a step up from low level comprehension questions to deeper level analyzing, application & evaluation.

[Erin]

I didn’t love this one. The women at our church used this book as our weekly workbook while we studied the book for Jonah. I’m on the teaching team and I have to say that there were multiple points on which our team disagreed with Lydia Brownback. The application questions in this workbook are weak. Granted, prophecy is hard and in some ways Jonah is harder because there’s a lot we don’t know. But I would be hesitant to recommend this workbook.

[Carol]

Another super helpful Bible study by Lydia Brownback! Jonah is the disobedient missionary who was loved by our patient, merciful God. Content: clean Christian Bible study

[Teresa]

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[Kellie Wagner]

Five stars due to the rich discussions during Bible study while using this guide.

[Erin Allen]

These weekly devotional books are very good. I’ve read the book of Jonah and learned so much more as I dive into this study. I highly recommend these books.