In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy talked with one of her favorite Scottish preachers, Colin Smith, about how the book of Jonah reveals the steadfast love and mercy of God. Smith is senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and teacher on Unlocking the Bible. Topics in this episode include:ways the book of Jonah is taught inadequatelyreasons Jonah would not have wanted to go to Ninevehthe pagan sailors’ response to the offer of a sacrifice that savesJonah in the fish—a picture of being in Christthe heart of the book: “Salvation belongs to the Lord”Jonah's fearless message of judgment and gracewhat to do with “God relented”how grace either makes a person worship or makes a person angryHere are some additional resources you may find helpful in preparing to teach Jonah:Sermons on Jonah by Colin SmithSermons on Jonah by Alistair BeggSermons on Jonah by Tim Keller“The Sign of Jonah,” a sermon by Christopher AshFor further study, here are some books you may find helpful, including titles from Crossway, the sponsor of Help Me Teach the Bible:Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life by Colin SmithMan on the Run!, a children’s book on the Jonah storyMan Overboard  by Sinclair FergusonThe Gospel Transformation Bible (with notes on Jonah by Colin Smith)