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Jonah 1:1-17

Prejudice

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

"prejudice against people from different backgrounds"

harm or injury that results or may result from some action or judgment.

"prejudice resulting from delay in the institution of the proceedings"

The story of Jonah in the Bible tells of a prophet who disobeyed God's command to preach repentance to the wicked city of Nineveh, instead fleeing by ship to Tarshish, leading to a great storm, being thrown overboard, and swallowed by a large fish for three days and nights. Rescued after praying, Jonah then went to Nineveh, preached, and the people repented, leading God to spare the city, much to Jonah's annoyance, highlighting themes of God's mercy and the prophet's reluctant obedience. 

Jonah hated the Ninevites because they were part of the Assyrian empire who were known to be brutal and sacrificed people to their gods.

1. Jonah decided to pay fare and take a ship sailing away from God, thinking he could run from God. Have you ever gone left when God told you to go right and you thought you got away from Him?
2. Have you failed to inform people of your sin and  your sin put others in jeopardy?
3. Jonah's dislike of the Ninevites caused him to disobey God. Has your prejudice against someone or something caused you to make mistakes

Jonah finally stopped running and God had a fish to consume him. Even though you stopped disobeying God you’ll still pay for your disobedience.