Cross-References — Jonah 1

6 pairs

1. Jonah 1:2→referencesNahum 1:1

   Jonah 1:2 commands Jonah to go to Nineveh and cry against it for its wickedness. Nahum 1:1 also addresses Nineveh, highlighting the continued theme of God's judgment against the city.

   Thematic focusJudgment, Prophecy, God's Sovereignty.

   • #Judgment
   • #Prophecy
   • #Nineveh

2. Jonah 1:3→referencesPsalm 139:7-10

   Jonah 1:3 describes Jonah fleeing from the presence of the Lord. Psalm 139:7-10 speaks of the impossibility of escaping God's presence, emphasizing His omnipresence.

   Thematic focusOmnipresence, Disobedience, God's Pursuit.

   • #Omnipresence
   • #Disobedience
   • #GodsPursuit

3. Jonah 1:4→referencesMark 4:37-39

   Jonah 1:4 describes a great storm sent by God. Similarly, Mark 4:37-39 recounts a storm on the sea, which Jesus calms, demonstrating His authority over nature.

   Thematic focusDivine Authority, Nature, God's Power.

   • #DivineAuthority
   • #Nature
   • #GodsPower

4. Jonah 1:9→referencesActs 17:24

   Jonah 1:9 has Jonah declaring his fear of the Lord, the God of heaven who made the sea and dry land. Acts 17:24 echoes this by affirming God as the Creator of the world and everything in it.

   Thematic focusCreation, Sovereignty, Worship.

   • #Creation
   • #Sovereignty
   • #Worship

5. Jonah 1:12→referencesJohn 11:50

   Jonah 1:12 shows Jonah offering himself to be thrown into the sea to save the sailors. John 11:50 speaks of one man dying for the people, a concept fulfilled in Jesus' sacrificial death.

   Thematic focusSacrifice, Substitution, Salvation.

   • #Sacrifice
   • #Substitution
   • #Salvation

6. Jonah 1:16→referencesActs 16:29-31

   Jonah 1:16 describes the sailors fearing the Lord and offering sacrifices. Acts 16:29-31 recounts the Philippian jailer fearing God and seeking salvation, leading to belief in the Lord.

   Thematic focusFear of the Lord, Conversion, Worship.

   • #FearOfTheLord
   • #Conversion
   • #Worship

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