Confirmation The call is verified by a sign or by the encouragement of someone else. How is Jonah's sign verified? Who else helps or encourages him?

Jonah's sign (assuming this refers to the biblical story of Jonah and the whale/big fish) is verified by the dramatic change in the Ninevites. They repent of their wickedness and turn to God after Jonah delivers his message of impending destruction. This repentance, a complete turnaround in their behavior, is the verification that Jonah's prophecy was truly from God. It's a powerful demonstration of the message's authenticity.As for who helps or encourages Jonah, it's important to note that much of the book focuses on Jonah's *reluctance* to obey God. He receives no human encouragement to go to Nineveh. In fact, he actively tries to *avoid* going. However, God himself is the one who continually pursues Jonah. * **God orchestrates the storm and the great fish:** These events, while challenging for Jonah, ultimately serve to redirect him towards Nineveh and fulfill God's purpose.* **God provides the gourd:** After Jonah's anger at Nineveh's repentance, God provides a gourd for shade, then allows a worm to destroy it, teaching Jonah a lesson about compassion.So, while there's no human encouragement, God himself acts as the driving force behind Jonah's mission, continually pushing him towards obedience and using various means to ensure the message is delivered and verified.