Jonah’s Journey

Jonah tried to run from God’s call, but he couldn’t escape God’s loving plan. God is always with us, even when we try to run away. He loves us and helps us be kind to ourselves and others.

Make an Accordion Timeline

You’ll need:

• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Markers, coloring pencils or crayons
• Glue stick or tape

1. On construction paper, draw and cut out six shapes from the story of Jonah. The shapes should be at least 3 inches tall.

• Jonah
• Ship
• Waves
• Fish
• City
• Heart

2. Write a lesson from Jonah's story on each of your shapes.

• God talks with us.
• God comes after us in love.
• God shows us we need Him.
• God rescues us.
• God changes hearts.
• God loves everyone.

3. Make your timeline.

• Cut four strips of paper, each one at least 3 inches wide. The strips can be different colors or the same color.
• Tape or glue the strips together to make one long timeline.
• Fold your long strip of paper back and forth like an accordion.
• Tape or glue your shapes to the timeline in order: Jonah > ship > waves > fish > city > heart.

The story of Jonah tells us that God doesn’t give up on us. He keeps coming after us and changes our hearts so we can love Him and others.