The book of Jonah is a bold check against our sinful tendency to live under the Pharisaical proverb, “love your neighbor and hate your enemies.”  We like Jonah can be stingy with the message of salvation and God’s mercy, especially towards those who have hurt us.  The ministry of Jesus, however, stands in bold contrast to this pattern as he pursued his enemies in love, laying down his own life that we might be saved.  Hallelujah!  Salvation belongs to the Lord!