An ongoing exposition of a well-known but little understood book of Jonah with very practical applications to the Christian's path today. The name "Jonah" means "dove". It is a most suitable name for a servant of God. "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves," Matthew 10:16. The sound of the dove has been likened onto mourning. "We roar all like bears, and mourn sore like doves: we look for judgment, but there is none; for salvation, but it is far off from us," Isaiah 59:11. In like manner, the servant of God will never be far from mourning over his own sins or those of God's people. He was the son of Amittai, "My truth". He came of good stock when his father was so named. The authenticity of this book has been attested by the Lord Jesus. Matt 12:39-41. That places its contents beyond dispute for the child of God.