Joe: Alright, so we've got Jonah 3, what's the story here?

Expert: Well, Jonah is still really angry and he's praying to God.

Joe: Oh yeah, that's right, he was really mad about being saved from the fish, right?

Expert: Yes, that's right. Jonah was so mad that he thought God was being too merciful to the Ninevites and asked God to take his life.

Joe: But God didn't do that, right?

Expert: No, he didn't. God instead sent a huge plant to grow overnight and provide Jonah with shade from the sun.

Joe: Wow, that's crazy! What happened next?

Expert: Well, the next day God sent a worm to destroy the plant. And this made Jonah even angrier, so he prayed to God again and asked him to take his life.

Joe: But again God didn't do that, right?

Expert: No, he didn't. Instead, God reminded Jonah that he cares about all people and animals, and that even something as small as a worm should be cared for. This reminded Jonah of his own selfishness and he accepted his punishment.