1) The Prophet, Jonah.
a) A prophet of God (2 Kings 14:25)

b) A real, historical person (Matt 12:40)

c) The author of the "book of Jonah"

2) The People of Nineveh (The City)
a) It was big.
b) It was bright.
c) It was brutal.
d) It was lost.

3) The Purpose of God
a) God's desire is that ALL people would be saved.
b) God is longsuffereing and patient, but His mercy has a rim.
c) God cares as much for one as he does for all.