Jonah's Change of Heart

Jonah Runs to God

Jonah 2:1 NLT

Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from inside the fish.

Jonah Pleads His Case

The First Stanza

Jonah 2:2–4 NLT

He said, “I cried out to the Lord in my great trouble, and he answered me. I called to you from the land of the dead, and Lord, you heard me! You threw me into the ocean depths, and I sank down to the heart of the sea. The mighty waters engulfed me; I was buried beneath your wild and stormy waves. Then I said, ‘O Lord, you have driven me from your presence. Yet I will look once more toward your holy Temple.’

Jonah 2:2–3 NLT

He said, “I cried out to the Lord in my great trouble, and he answered me. I called to you from the land of the dead, and Lord, you heard me! You threw me into the ocean depths, and I sank down to the heart of the sea. The mighty waters engulfed me; I was buried beneath your wild and stormy waves.

Jonah 2:2-3

The Second Stanza

Jonah 2:5–6 NLT

“I sank beneath the waves, and the waters closed over me. Seaweed wrapped itself around my head. I sank down to the very roots of the mountains. I was imprisoned in the earth, whose gates lock shut forever. But you, O Lord my God, snatched me from the jaws of death!

Jonah 2:5-6

The Third Stanza

Jonah 2:7–9 NLT

As my life was slipping away, I remembered the Lord. And my earnest prayer went out to you in your holy Temple. Those who worship false gods turn their backs on all God’s mercies. But I will offer sacrifices to you with songs of praise, and I will fulfill all my vows. For my salvation comes from the Lord alone.”

Jonah 2:7-

God Hears Jonah’s Plea

Jonah 2:10 NLT

Then the Lord ordered the fish to spit Jonah out onto the beach.