Here are four thoughtful quotes from respected spiritual leaders and influencers on the Book of Jonah.
Charles H. Spurgeon
“Most of us would be willing to obey the Lord if we were allowed to choose our own road. But the test of obedience is whether we will follow the path He appoints.”
— Often used in connection with Spurgeon’s sermons on Jonah, emphasizing Jonah’s flight from God’s calling.
J. Vernon McGee
“The Book of Jonah is not about a great fish swallowing a little man. It is about a great God who has compassion on a great city.”
— From McGee’s Thru the Bible commentary on Jonah.
Read the Book
Your Life And What Comes After
Discover God’s plan from Genesis to eternity — and where your life fits into it.
Get It on Amazon
Tim Keller
“Jonah is not just the story of a man running from God; it is the story of God’s relentless grace pursuing both the rebellious prophet and the sinful city.”
— From The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God’s Mercy.
Warren W. Wiersbe
“The will of God will never lead you where the grace of God cannot keep you.”
— Frequently cited by Wiersbe in connection with Jonah’s story in Be Amazed (Minor Prophets), highlighting God’s sustaining grace even when His servants fail.
Child of God, husband, father, grandfather, rabblerouser, songwriter, pot stirrer, waiting for the King.