Jonah and the Great Fish
Jonah 1–3
SCENE 1 / 6The word of the Lord came to Jonah, the son of Amittai. God spoke to Jonah because He had something for him to hear. This story begins with God speaking first.
Great for bedtime or the car — the pictures follow along.
MEMORY VERSE · New King James Version (NKJV)
“But I will sacrifice to You With the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay what I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord .””
Jonah 2:9
WHAT WE LEARN
God did not give up on Jonah. He spoke to him again and heard him when he prayed. God is kind and patient, and in Jesus we see His loving heart for people everywhere.
DID YOU KNOW?
Jonah was in the belly of the great fish for three days and three nights.
TALK ABOUT IT
- What happened on the sea?
- What did Jonah do inside the fish?
- What did God do for Jonah a second time?
- What does this story show us about God?
PRAY ABOUT IT
Dear God, thank You for hearing us when we pray. Thank You for Your kindness and for giving second chances. Amen.
📍 Where it happened: Joppa, the sea, and Nineveh
CHARACTERS IN THIS STORY
SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS ARE FROM THE NEW KING JAMES VERSION