Time to Seek the Lord – Hosea 10
Life for the farmer is very dependent on two things: his work and the weather. Israel was a farming nation and so God speaks to them in these terms. Despite their own efforts, they were an “empty vine” (v.1) and
Rejoice Not – Hosea 9
God’s assessment of Israel was dire. I have a feeling that the way they viewed their society was far different from the way He viewed it. They were engaging in all sorts of “liberated” practices such as idolatry, drunkenness, partying,
Back into Bondage – Hosea 8
The most significant event in the history of the nation of Israel was their deliverance from Egypt. Over and over again, it is referred to and remembered as a great demonstration of God’s redemptive power. Yet in Hosea 8:13, God
Running from God – Hosea 7
The nation of Israel was carrying on as if there was no God. They were doing their own thing, living their own life, making their own decisions, and trying to get ahead without any thought for God and His Word.
Not How It’s Supposed to Be – Hosea 6
We live in a wicked world, surrounded by brokenness, selfishness, pain, violence, and lewdness. Our world is not much different than Israel was during the days of Hosea. Even their goodness was corrupt. It was short-lived, like a morning cloud
No Cure Apart from God – Hosea 5
Hosea 5 is a very sad chapter that describes the destructive impact of sin on Israel. It shows us what happens when we forsake the Lord and go our own way. v.1 We ensnare ourselves and set a trap for
Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge – Hosea 4
The sins of the northern kingdom of Israel are revealed in Hosea 4. They were guilty of all sorts of wicked things – swearing, lying, killing, stealing, and adultery. As a result, they would be punished with famine and death.
Bought Out of Slavery – Hosea 3
Hosea’s wife had done the unthinkable. She had become a prostitute, giving herself away to many other men, and, no doubt, breaking her husband’s heart in the process. Now she is in some kind of situation, like slavery, where she
March 2020 Update
Last Monday, on a quick visit back to the UK, I was on a bus in London. I overheard an older lady chatting to her friend about how many of her friends have passed on already. Referring to a local
Winning Us Back – Hosea 2
Israel like Hosea’s wife would go astray. She would leave the one who loved her and go love others. She would go through a period of embarrassment, humiliation, and emptiness (v.9-13). But this was only a temporary thing. It might