Jonah Week 6: From Jonah to Jesus

Hello there! 

This week we wrapped up our sermon series study of the book of Jonah. (If you were absent, click here to watch the sermon back--you won’t want to miss it!) 

In 2025, we want to focus in on finding purpose. Lent is a season of self-examination and our need for God’s redemption. The story of Jonah invites us to consider God’s mission to redeem all of creation, and what hinders us from participating in that mission.

Jonah is a tough book to read sometimes. It can be a little like holding up a mirror of our own flaws. Particularly in this season of Lent, we want to encourage you to not only engage with this message on Sundays, but to take it with you throughout the week. With that in mind, here are some resources we’ve curated for you based on the Scripture passage we read and the message from Sunday. 

This week, we moved out of the book of Jonah and into the Gospel of Luke to see the scene of the Triumphal Entry. We meditated on the idea that God’s redemption is unexpected in many ways and the parallels that exist between the people of Jesus’ day, the Ninevites, and the modern-day church. 

37 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen:

38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”

“Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!”

40 “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”

41 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42 and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. 43 The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side. 44 They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.”

Bible Project video: If you want a brief overview of this section of the book of Luke, check out this video from our friends over at the Bible Project! 

Bible Project podcast: For a deeper dive on the Sing of Jonah mentioned in the sermon, listen to this podcast to hear what Tim Mackie and Jon Collins have to say on this excerpt! 

Finally, here are some questions that you can use in your personal study to reflect on, whether in journaling, prayer, or conversation. 

Jesus came into Jerusalem not as a conquering king, but as a humble sacrifice. His redemption came not in the form of waging war on his enemies, but in the shape of a cross. 

What expectations of Jesus do I have that I need to let go of to fully trust Him?

What does it mean for me that God’s redemption is in the shape of a cross? 

Know that you are deeply loved and called to share that love with others. We hope to see you next week as we continue to learn and grow alongside you! 

Grace and Peace, 

Community Cup staff