Noble Bereans

Discover the shocking historical truth behind why Jonah really ran from God's call to Nineveh. This isn't the simple Sunday school story you remember—it's far more complex and relevant to modern faith struggles.In this episode of Noble Bereans, we dive deep into the archaeological evidence about ancient Assyria to uncover why Jonah's flight wasn't just disobedience—it was human terror in the face of God's radical mercy. You'll learn:The brutal historical reality of the Assyrian Empire that Sunday school never mentionedWhy God's command to preach to Nineveh was actually terrifying, not just inconvenientHow Jonah's struggle with mercy mirrors our own resistance to extending gracePractical steps to become a more effective ambassador when God calls you to show mercy to "undeserving" peopleWhy understanding the historical context completely changes how we read this familiar storyWhether you're struggling to forgive someone who's hurt you, wrestling with God's call to difficult relationships, or simply wanting to u