Who knew that the book of Jonah is connected to the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement? Probably not anyone who isn’t Jewish, right? Well, it is, and it’s what Carly and Ezra talk about in this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss. They share the Jewish context in which Jonah was called to preach repentance to Nineveh, a cruel and wicked nation, the consequences of Jonah’s disobedience and how God ultimately restored Jonah and redeemed Nineveh.   Along the Way Along the way, you’ll hear: How Jonah’s calling was so far out of his worldview that he refused What gave Jonah authority and credibility in the message he eventually spoke to Nineveh Applications for our Jewish and Christian audiences Advice for Christians wanting to share about the Messiah with Jewish people The irony of Jonah’s prayer for mercy as he sat in the belly of the big fish What Jonah needed in preparation for his ministry What Jonah and Peter have in common A challenge regarding some Christian worldviews about the Jewish people A powerful personal application as we relate to others in today’s divisive world   Words You Might Learn in This Episode Synagogue, Shabbat school, Yeshua, Yom Kippur, High Holy Days, Fall Feasts, the Messiah/the Christ, Ruach   Scriptures Referenced in This Episode Matthew 12:38–42, John 6:68, Matthew 16:13–16, Acts 2:22, Matthew 16:21–27, Matthew 26:31–35, Acts chapter 10, Romans 11:25–27, Exodus 33:19/Romans 9:15, Ephesians 2:13, Zechariah 14:8–9, Romans 8:28, Matthew 15:24, Romans 11:11–14   Thanks for listening!   Other Resources for You   Enter to win free coffee: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org, Learn more about Lost Tribes Coffee Co.: www.losttribescoffee.co Consider financially supporting the podcast: www.jewishvoice.org/donate/wem/what-you-hear Ask a question, give us feedback: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org/contact/ Subscribe: Wherever you get your podcasts Social media: Find us under the handle A Jew and A Gentile Discuss. Share us with your friends. Leave a review on your favorite podcast app.   This podcast is a production of Jewish Voice Ministries International.