The Story of Jonah: Running From God's Call The story of Jonah, as described in the Bible, follows the journey of a stubborn prophet who receives a divine message from God. Jonah is told to go to the ancient city of Nineveh, notorious for its wickedness, and deliver a message of impending doom. However, Jonah, reluctant and fearful, selfishly flees in the opposite direction by boarding a ship bound for Tarshish. During this ill-advised escape, a great storm envelops the ship, threatening the liv