Jonah 3:6–10 prompts us to consider the king of Nineveh’s question: “Who knows?” When confronted with God’s warning, the king and the city respond with humility, repentance, and hope that God may relent. We have even more than Nineveh, because we have the full revelation of Scripture and can trust God’s unchanging goodness, mercy, and purposes.

Application:

We should examine our own lives in light of Nineveh’s response. If pagan Ninevites repented at the preaching of Jonah, how much more should we, who know God’s goodness revealed in Christ, respond with humble repentance, faithful obedience, and confidence in His mercy.