What was the sign of Jonah?
Dispute of Jesus and the Pharisees over tribute money (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Christ and The Pharisees (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Matthew 12:38-42 "He answered them, 'An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah'" ( v. 39 ). A Christian and his friend, who did not know Christ , were discussing Jesus and His claim to be the only way to the Father ( John 14:6 ). The believer humbly shared the Gospel with his friend to no avail. "If only I could see Jesus do a miracle," the non-Christian said, "then I would believe Him." Such conversations have occured repeatedly throughout history, beginning with Jesus and the scribes and the Pharisees . In today's passage, these scholars, no doubt enraged at His harsh words about them ( Matt. 12:1-37 ), ask Jesus for "a sign" ( v. 38 ) - a miracle that unambiguously demonstrates the messianic anointing of Jesus.