Bible Blog 442

Today I read Hosea 7, where even though God helped Ephraim, they turned from God. Today I considered that God helps us and watches our response to His help. Rebelling After God’s Help Each time God was going to give Israel another chance, Ephraim and Samaria sinned...

Bible Blog 441

Today I read Hosea 6, where God says he wants a lasting commitment. Today I considered that God can give us good things but also will allow bad to overtake areas that refuse His presence. Commitment With Healing or Crime God wants a lifetime commitment and will heal...

Bible Blog 440

Today I read Hosea 5, about God’s severity towards Israel because of their treatment of others and turning from God. Today I considered that God allows bad things to happen for justice and to bring his children back to God. God Punishing Unfair Israel God’s anger and...

Bible Blog 439

Today I read Hosea 4, where God names off activities related to Israel’s immorality. Today I considered that can God tell us when we are doing wrong and can make us feel ashamed. Israel’s Immorality God told the children of Israel that he had a dispute with them...

Bible Blog 438

Today I read Hosea 3, Israel will return to God after a long time of betraying God. Today I considered that God uses adultery as a comparison to our betrayal of God. Betrayal Like Adultery The Lord uses this situation to show the Israelites behavior (Hosea 3:1-5). God...

Bible Blog 437

Today I read Hosea 2, talking about Gomer’s whorish behavior, being taught a lesson and then being restored, just like how God restores His children after their wrong behavior. Today I considered that God knows all that we have done wrong but loves us enough to...