What if the Book of Jonah isn’t really about a fish at all—but about mercy? In this episode of Sunday School Remix, Pastor Nate takes us beyond the familiar children’s version of Jonah and invites us to wrestle with the deeper question at the heart of the story: Have we turned God’s blessings inward, or are we living as a blessing to others?

This isn’t a story about being afraid of running from God. It’s a story about grace that extends further than we expect—and a calling that sends us toward compassion, not comfort.

What You’ll Learn:

Why Jonah is likely a theological parable, not just history

How the plant in Jonah 4 reframes the entire story

What it means to be “blessed to be a blessing”

Why God’s mercy toward others can unsettle us

How this story shapes our calling today

Scripture:

Jonah 1–4

Genesis 12 (covenant and blessing)

Luke 15 (The Prodigal Son)

Matthew 20:15 (“Are you envious because I am generous?”)

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Connect with Bethany:

📍 Bethany Lutheran Church – Denver, CO

🌐 Learn more: https://www.bethany-denver.org