As my life was fading away, I remembered the LORD. My prayer went up to You, to Your holy temple. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jonah 2:7? 2. How does Jonah 2:7 illustrate the importance of prayer in difficult times? 3. What does "my prayer came to You" teach about God's responsiveness? 4. How can Jonah's experience in 2:7 inspire our personal prayer life today? 5. Connect Jonah 2:7 with Philippians 4:6 on prayer and supplication. 6. How can we remember God in our own "fainting" moments like Jonah? 7. How does Jonah 2:7 illustrate the power of prayer in desperate situations? 8. What does Jonah 2:7 reveal about God's response to human repentance? 9. How does Jonah 2:7 challenge our understanding of divine mercy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jonah 2? 11. What defines a house of prayer? 12. (2 Chronicles 7:2) Is there any external testimony or archaeological proof that the glory of the Lord physically filled the temple to the point priests could not enter? 13. (2 Chronicles 7:1) How can we accept fire miraculously coming down from heaven to consume offerings when there is no scientific or historical evidence of such an event? 14. What is the purpose of the Temple of God? Discussion Questions 1. How does Jonah's experience in the belly of the fish illustrate the concept of God's discipline and mercy?2. In what ways can remembering God's past faithfulness help us in our current struggles? 3. How does Jonah's prayer reflect a change in his heart and attitude toward God? 4. What can we learn from Jonah about the importance of directing our prayers to God, even when we feel distant from Him? 5. How does Jonah's account encourage us to respond when we find ourselves in situations of despair or consequence due to our own actions?1. How does Jonah’s prayer reflect his understanding of God’s character? 2. In what ways does Jonah's experience in the whale's belly symbolize moments of despair in your life? 3. How does Jonah’s situation change his perspective on his relationship with God? 4. What can we learn from Jonah's prayer about the attitude we should have when in distress? 5. How does Jonah's prayer and deliverance reflect the theme of God's mercy and grace? 6. How does Jonah's declaration about 'worthless idols' apply to our modern-day lives? 7. How can Jonah's vow to God inspire us to make and fulfill our own vows to God? 8. How can we use Jonah’s experience to keep hope alive in desperate situations? 9. What does the story of Jonah tell us about God’s power over nature? 10. What does Jonah’s deliverance teach us about the consequences and redemption from disobedience? 11. How can Jonah’s prayer in his crisis be a model for our prayers in our crises? 12. Why do you think God chose to save Jonah in such a dramatic way? 13. What does Jonah's prayer teach us about repentance? 14. How can you apply the lessons of Jonah’s prayer to your own life? 15. How do Jonah's experience and reaction provide insights into human nature and our relationship with God? 16. Why do you think Jonah declared those who worship idols forfeit God’s mercy? 17. How does the story of Jonah's deliverance resonate with the concept of 'new beginnings' in our lives? 18. What are some 'idols' in today's world that could be taking away our attention from God, as Jonah described? 19. How can Jonah's story inspire us to trust in God's plan, even when it seems difficult or impossible? 20. What can we learn from Jonah's experience about God's sovereignty and the significance of obedience to Him? Links Jonah 2:7 NIVJonah 2:7 NLT Jonah 2:7 ESV Jonah 2:7 NASB Jonah 2:7 KJV Jonah 2:7 Commentaries Bible Hub |



