Following your exegesis one would have to conclude that God’s covenants aren’t “forever” also.
Regarding the Jonah story, yes that is one of the things I was referring to this morning. Regarding the meaning of the word “forever”, my contention isn’t with the meaning of eternity. Rather, it is the question of how it is spent.
Regarding the fates as described in Revelation, we have to remember we are talking about the book of Revelation here. It is not the source of my theology. It is a book of prophesy rife with symbolism.
You go right ahead and “symbolize” or think whatever you want to as a metaphor. It’s exactly what the unbelievers use. You’re playing right into their hands and giving them the easy “see! Even the believers know its just metaphor”. Well, I’m here to remind you that for those who lead others into error it doesn’t turn out well.