The Bible's first missionary

When we think of missionaries, we often picture modern-day figures, but it’s fascinating to consider who the first missionary in the Bible might have been. Many argue it was Jonah, tasked with going to Nineveh to preach repentance. I’d love to hear others’ thoughts on this, especially any stories that connect Jonah’s mission to current missionary work today.

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