Jonah: Grace for Sinners and Saints, Study Guide with Leader's Notes

The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible

by Iain M. Duguid

Jonah by Iain Duguid examines the heart of God to redeem all of the ways we run from him. By digging in to the entire book of Jonah, Duguid urges readers to see how salvation is truly of the Lord, and how we are all called to repent. This small group guide includes ten in-depth lessons for one-to-one discipleship, small group, or large group settings. Explore this resource and find a God who relents, a God who is sovereign, and a God who is present among the mercies and trials of life.

See Jesus more clearly in the book of Jonah, cultivate a better understanding of the themes in this book of the Bible, and find gospel-focused, theologically rich content.

Genres: Nonfiction

113 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 26, 2019

About the author

married to Barbara R. Duguid

Reviews

[JEM · Rating 5 out of 5]

This an excellent book/study guide which could be used individually, one-to-one or in small groups. It delves into the text and is good on practical application. It takes the reader through the book of Jonah with 10 “lessons”. Each lesson is comprised of :

A big idea (main theme)
Bible conversation
An article to consider
Discussion
Exercise
Wrap up and prayer

I found lesson 9 very powerful, but it’s all great! I am looking forward to more in this series (I think so far there is just Jonah and Ruth)

Thanks to netgalley for the ARC

[Create With Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jonah: Grace For Sinners And Saints by Iain M Duguid is a 10-week Small Group Bible Study (complete with a Study Guide and Leaders Notes) that helps small groups understand all of the reasons we find ourselves running from God – and why our graceful and merciful God is waiting for us with loving and outstretched arms when we finally stop running away from Him and start running towards Him!

If you are struggling in your relationship with God, Jonah can help you to understand why and to turn your relationship with Him around.

This excerpt is taken from the original review that is published on my blog. To read my review in its entirety, please visit Create With Joy.

[Jeanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Growing as a Christian is not simply a matter of learning about the bible or trying hard to live according to it. Instead you must grow in your awareness that you need Jesus every day to help you turn from yourself and turn toward him and others. The heart of the gospel message is to know we need forgiveness, to ask God for forgiveness for Jesus's sake, and then to extend to others the grace we have been given.


Jonah is a study about faith and the error of where our faith is placed. Jonah represents our faith in ways that we deal with anger, justification, and the sovereignty of God. Jonah also shows the contrasting faith of Jesus dealing with suffering and hope. The question of what makes me angry and what gives me comfort can be rooted where we place our faith.

Jonah's emotions are what drove him and God in his grace is asking Jonah and us about our feelings. This part of the study is valuable to those that seem to be driven by despair. Despair is the not the fruit of faith but the lack of hope. Why are you angry? Why are you jealous? Why are you bitter? God is calling us to answer these questions just as he did Jonah and Cain.

The study is filled with contrasting truths for us to examine our hearts and not be left without hope but put our faith in the One that knows our hearts better than we do. This study is geared toward a group but it is also beneficial as individual study as well. The group is designed to share struggles of faith and come along side so all in the group may be strengthen in faith. It is faith that pleases God. Highly recommend.

A Special Thank you to New Growth Press and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

[Suzanne Bergstedt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this Bible study!

“Jesus is no Jonah: he came willingly, joyfully even, embracing the suffering that went with his alling, for the joy of redeeming a people for. himself through his death and resurrection.”

“The Lord didn't just tell Jonah to stop being angry or to stuff his emotions away. He invited him to bring out his emotions and examine them. Yes, you are angry, Jonah, but ask yourself, "Why am I angry? What is going on in my heart? What am I thinking about God, about myself, and about the world?"”

[Mike Studdard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good insight into Jonah. Some lessons and questions were overlap.

[Seth P · Rating 5 out of 5]

This would be a phenomenal small group study guide to use. Solid Hebrew exegesis with penetrating questions for individual and group reflection.

[Rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

This study caused me to look deeply at some things in my life that I actively attempt to avoid. It was a painful, necessary read.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Jonah: Grace for Sinners and Saints", a study in "The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible", written by Iain M. Duguid, tells the story of Jonah and Nineveh and shows us God's heart toward all peoples and nations.

This ten-week study can be used in small groups or individually and teaches us how this Old Testament story fits in with the gospel message. God's love and grace is prevalent in Jonah not only for Jonah but also for the Ninevites, showing us that God cares for all and offers His grace to everyone.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from New Growth Press through Audra Jennings PR. I was not required to write a review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”