Of all the biblical stories, none is more well-known—or misunderstood—than that of Jonah and the whale. This ancient tale of a prophet who runs from his call has been the source of countless sermons on obedience, theories about the judgment of God, and is even the namesake of a psychological diagnosis. Jesus used this story to illustrate his own resurrection and claimed to be Greater than Jonah.

What is it about Jonah’s call, his journey, and his story that fascinates us, and that prompted Jesus to use it as a sign to his generation? Together, we will explore the only book of the Bible to end with a question mark, discovering new questions that surface as we meet Jesus through the story of Jonah.

Paul White is an author, pastor, husband, and father. He has been in active ministry for 30 years, currently leading small groups in multiple states, and is a guest speaker in churches and conferences around the world. He also teaches on multiple online platforms for various Christian higher education groups. He has a master’s degree in Theological Studies from Regent University. A Missouri native, Paul and his wife Natasha are proud parents of Lukas and Lauren, and currently reside in beautiful Flowery Branch, Georgia.