The Allegiance Hosea 14:9 – Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them; for the ways of the Lord are right, and the upright walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them. Hosea calls for the people to return to the LORD their God, ‘for you have stumbled… Continue reading Hosea – The Allegiance
Tag: Reading Plan – Minor Prophets – Hosea
Hosea – The Action
The Action Hosea 10:12 – Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you. The Lord had released the Israelites from their captivity with Egypt and if they didn’t change their ways and return… Continue reading Hosea – The Action
Hosea – The Apathy
The Apathy Hosea 6:6 – For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Israel brought their burnt offerings to the temples, some making the long journey to Dan or Bethal to make the sacrifice to the golden calf. They were so misguided and their knowledge of God… Continue reading Hosea – The Apathy
Hosea – The Accusation
The Accusation Hosea 5:15 – I will return again to my place, until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face, and in their distress earnestly seek me. The Lord had instructed Hosea to marry and when she left him for another man, the Lord instructed him to redeem her back so that all the… Continue reading Hosea – The Accusation
Hosea – The Abandonment
The Abandonment Hosea 2:19 – And I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy. I will betroth you to me in faithfulness, and you shall know the Lord. The book of Hosea can be uncomfortable reading because it uses… Continue reading Hosea – The Abandonment
