What four-part structure did the pastor use to walk through the events of Jonah and the big fish?

God speaks, Jonah acts, God acts, Jonah responds

According to the pastor, what pagan theological misunderstanding led Jonah to believe he could flee from God?

That gods were regional and stayed with their land, not traveling with their people

The pastor referenced a children's book called 'Arlo and the Great Big Coverup' to illustrate a key point. What did Arlo do after drawing on the wall with a marker?

He piled toys and stuff from his toy chest on his bed to cover up the wall

What was the key conclusion from the Arlo book that the pastor applied to Jonah's story?

Cleaned up is much better than covered up

According to the pastor, what second pagan misunderstanding did Jonah reveal when he told the sailors to throw him into the sea?

That human sacrifice was the way to appease an offended deity

The pastor noted a pattern of directional language in Jonah chapter 1. Which direction did Jonah consistently move throughout his flight from God?

Downward — to Joppa, into the boat, into the inner ship, into the sea, into the fish

The pastor made a humorous comment when someone challenged the believability of Jonah being swallowed by a fish. What was his response?

He pointed out that if you believe someone died and rose from the dead, anything is possible with God

The pastor connected the calming of the storm in Jonah's story to a parallel event in the New Testament. What was that event?

Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee while asleep on the boat

The pastor mentioned that the spirit of God is more present with believers today than He was with Jonah in the belly of the fish. What did he say is the reason for this greater presence?

Because believers today have the indwelling Holy Spirit if they are in Christ

Sermon Quiz

May 3, 2026 // God Commands Creation - 2026-05-04

Vriesland Church

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