Jonah Under the Vine

Jonah sits outside Nineveh, sheltered beneath a leafy vine and a rough booth as he watches the distant city from the hillside. The prophet’s folded arms and fixed gaze reflect the tension of Jonah 4, where he resents God’s mercy toward a repentant people. The vine above him recalls the plant God appointed to shade Jonah, followed by the worm and scorching wind that exposed the prophet’s misplaced anger. This scene highlights the Lord’s rebuke: Jonah cared for a passing plant, while God showed compassion for a great city filled with people in need of mercy. A fitting visual for teaching on repentance, divine compassion, prophetic ministry, and the wideness of God’s grace.