Finding Faith in the Battle

Read Jonah 2:1-10

Icebreaker — What is your favorite hobby? How did you grow to love it? In what ways has it been good for you?

1. What are your initial impressions of this passage? What aspects seem relatable or not to you?
   

2. Can you name a time when you were in deep distress and felt all alone? Where did you turn for help?
   

3. Jonah gave God credit for not allowing him to drown. Can you share an experience where you felt God’s mercy and provision personally? How did that impact your attitude and perspective?
   

4. In what specific areas would you like (or believe you need) to grow in your understanding of God?
   

5. If you’re a Christian, what has God saved you from and what has He saved you for?
   

6. What advice would you give to someone who feels like he/she is in a serious battle or experiencing affliction?
   

7. Based on this passage, what do you need to remember about God in preparation for future affliction you’ll face?
   

“He brought me up from a desolate pit, out of the muddy clay, and set my feet on a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.” Psalm 40:2-3