Jensens survey of the old testament adam 236

1. First scan the four chapters, for overall
impressions. Does the book have a natural
opening? What about a conclusion?
2. Is there a progression in the plot of the
story? Who is the main person in the action?
Are any other individuals involved?
B. SURVEY CHART

Study carefully the survey Chart 99.
Observe the following in connection with
the chart:
1. The book is of two main parts. What
three outlines on the chart show this?
2. Study carefully the bottom of the chart,
which compares the narratives of the two
halves of the book. Note the similarities and
di erences. Refer to the Bible text to
support parts of the outlines which are not
clear.
3. At some time during your study you


may want to make your own outlines of the
book.
4. Read the key verses shown. Note also
the key words. Add to this list your own
choices.
III. APPLICATIONS OF JONAH
What does this book teach about
1. the universal message of salvation
2. the divine commission of service

3. fleeing from God
4. recompense for disobedience
5. repentance
6. forgiveness of sin
7. complaining
8. prayer
9. miracles
10. God’s supernatural control of nature


How did Jesus apply the story of Jonah,
according to these verses: Matthew 16:4 (cf.
Matt 12:39-41); Luke 11:30?
IV. SELECTED READING
GENERAL INTRODUCTION

Archer, Gleason L. A Survey of Old Testament
Introduction, pp. 295-303.
Ellison, H. L. The Prophets of Israel, pp. 5561.
Freeman, Hobart E. An Introduction to the Old
Testament Prophets, pp. 160-71.
Gaebelein, Frank E. Four Minor Prophets, pp.
57-138.
Sampey, John Richard. “Jonah.” In The
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia,
3:1727-29.
COMMENTARIES

Banks, William L. Jonah. Everyman’s Bible

Commentary.
Deane, W. J. Jonah. Pulpit Commentary.
Keil, C. F. “Jonah.” In Biblical Commentary on
the Old Testament Minor Prophets, vol. 1.
Kennedy, James H. Studies in the Book of
Jonah.
Kleinert, Paul. “Jonah.” In Lange’s
Commentary on the Holy Scriptures.
AMOS: PREPARE TO MEET GOD
Amos was God’s prophet to prosperous
Israel, steeped in religiosity, immorality, and
complacency. Amos was one of the most
colorful personalities among the prophets.
He was humble and rugged, a son of the
wilderness, like Elijah and John the Baptist.
One writer says that his was “one of the
most wonderful appearances in the history
of the human spirit.”6