The Book of Jonah is more than a story about a man and a giant fish. It’s a deep dive into mercy, second chances, and the relentless love of God. It explores the tension between obedience and resistance, the mystery of divine compassion, and the journey of transformation that begins the moment we surrender. This isn’t just ancient history—it’s a mirror reflecting our own spiritual struggle: our running, our wrestling, our awakening.
Jonah’s story opens with a call—to go, to speak, to bring a message of repentance to a people far from God. But instead of obeying, Jonah runs. Not because he doubts God’s power, but because he knows it too well. He knows God is merciful. He knows grace could reach even the people of Nineveh. And that’s precisely what he fears. Jonah’s resistance isn’t rooted in weakness; it’s rooted in discomfort with how boundless God’s love really is. That discomfort speaks to us, too. How often do we shrink the reach of grace? How often do we resist the uncomfortable work of mercy?
The visuals in this series—both church graphics and motion graphics—bring those truths to life in dynamic and thoughtful ways. With elements inspired by stormy seas, desert paths, and ancient cities, each design evokes the tension, movement, and ultimate hope of Jonah’s journey. These are not static images—they are scenes that stir the heart and challenge the mind. Whether you’re focusing on God’s calling, Jonah’s disobedience, the storm, the fish, or the repentance of Nineveh, these visuals can anchor your message in a powerful, immersive atmosphere.
With easy-to-edit Canva templates, Photoshop and PNG templates, and After Effects templates, you have the flexibility to customize every detail. Whether you’re designing for a sermon series, a midweek teaching, or a youth night, this graphic set gives you the tools to communicate the truth of Jonah with clarity and beauty. The goal is not to impress but to invite—to draw people deeper into the story so they can see themselves in Jonah’s shoes and hear God’s voice anew.
What’s Included
• Main Screen Graphic (3840×2160) — ideal for teaching series, sermon slides, or worship backgrounds
• Social Post Graphic (1080×1350) — formatted for Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms
• Social Story Graphic (1080×1920) — vertical layout for Stories, Reels, and digital invites
• Two Background Templates — perfect for Scripture slides, reflection moments, or lyric projection
• Two Lower Third Templates — great for sermon overlays, livestreams, or speaker name IDs
• Canva Templates — easy to use and edit, even without design experience
• Photoshop (.PSD) Files — fully layered for deep customization
• High-Resolution PNGs — ready for plug-and-play in any software
• After Effects Bumper Video — a cinematic introduction or worship moment opener
Who This Is For
• Churches preaching through the Book of Jonah or teaching on obedience and mercy
• Pastors exploring the tension between grace and justice
• Worship teams looking to create an immersive teaching environment
• Creative teams supporting a visual storytelling approach
• Ministries focused on second chances, forgiveness, and spiritual awakening
Jonah’s journey reminds us that running doesn’t remove the call—it only delays the response. God’s purpose follows Jonah into the storm, into the sea, into the belly of the fish, and finally into the city of Nineveh. In every place, God is present. In every turn, He’s working redemption. These graphics are designed to reflect that movement—not just of Jonah’s feet, but of his heart.
Visually, the color palette plays with contrasts—deep ocean blues and dusty earth tones, shadows and light, movement and stillness. It reflects both the chaos of the storm and the peace of surrender. The textures suggest a story that’s ancient but alive, with rough edges and moments of clarity. The motion graphics add depth and rhythm, making each part of your service flow with purpose.
As you bring this story to your congregation, let the visuals support the spiritual journey. Help your church not just understand Jonah’s story but feel it—his fear, his pride, his frustration, and his awe. Let it spark honest conversations about what we run from, and how far God will go to bring us back. Jonah isn’t the hero of this story. God is. The God who sends the storm not to punish but to redirect. The God who appoints a fish not to devour but to deliver. The God who relents, who forgives, who restores.
When we embrace this narrative, we’re reminded that grace is not limited to the deserving. That’s the radical truth Jonah struggled with—and the truth we often wrestle with too. But when we accept it, we find ourselves transformed. The same mercy that saved Jonah and the people of Nineveh is still reaching for us today. These designs are here to help you share that message in a way that’s visually compelling and spiritually grounded.
The Book of Jonah is short but weighty, a story that compresses so much of our human experience into four rich chapters. It deals with themes of calling, rebellion, deliverance, repentance, and grace. And in the end, it leaves us with a question—not about Jonah, but about ourselves. Will we choose the narrow path of mercy, even when it stretches us? Will we allow God to expand our hearts the way He expanded Jonah’s?
Use this series to draw people in. Let them see the sea and the storm and the second chance through new eyes. Let them hear God’s voice calling—not just Jonah’s name, but theirs too. The visuals are tools to set the stage, but the message is what moves hearts. And that message is this: grace is greater. Mercy is messy, but it’s real. And no one is beyond its reach.
So whether you’re designing for a sanctuary full of people or a digital audience watching from home, these church graphics and motion graphics are here to serve your vision. To help your church not just hear the story of Jonah, but step into it. To make space for repentance, grace, and transformation. Because in the end, this story isn’t just about a man who ran—it’s about a God who never gave up.
