At-home guide / number 50
Big Fish, Bigger Mercy
Jonah 1-4. Part 3 of the story, poetry and prophets. This guide went out for Sunday February 8, 2026.
Reinforce this truth throughout the week and during your study.
God’s people should reflect the mercy of their God.
Read the passage to or with your children.
Jonah 1-4
Memorize and recite this verse with your children throughout the week
"Salvation belongs to the Lord!"
- Jonah 2:9
Watch the video below with your children.
Take time with your family to discuss these questions (or variations of these questions) together, and reflect on this week’s truth and Word.
When God first asked Jonah to go to Nineveh, why didn’t Jonah want to go? What did he do? Why was that a silly thing to do?
TakeawayWe cannot hide from God.
Why did God send the big storm on the boat? How did God save the sailors? How did he save Jonah? How did they both respond to God when he saved them?
TakeawayGod’s salvation should cause us to praise him.
Why did God send Jonah to Nineveh? What happened when Jonah told the Ninevites that they were going to be conquered because of their sins? Why did God save them?
TakeawayGod is merciful and saves those who repent.
What did the Pharisees ask Jesus to give them? What sign did Jesus say he would give them? How does Jesus’s death and resurrection remind you of Jonah and the big fish?
TakeawayJesus forgives and saves even his enemies by his death and resurrection.
As your family reflects on the truths you learned in this week’s lesson, pray together.
Here are some questions to get you started...
- What did I learn about God that I can praise Him for?
- What sins and weaknesses can I confess to God?
- What promises can I thank God for?
Keep going
The story runs on.
Every guide follows the one storyline of Scripture, week by week. Guide 50 sits in part 3, poetry and prophets.