Hosea 13 - Introduction
* The abuse of God's favour leads to punishment. (1-8) A promise of God's mercy. (9-16)... [ Continue Reading ]
* The abuse of God's favour leads to punishment. (1-8) A promise of God's mercy. (9-16)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-8 While Ephraim kept up a holy fear of God, and worshipped Him in that fear, so long he was very considerable. When Ephraim forsook God, and followed idolatry, he sunk. Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves, in token of their adoration of them, affection for them, and obedience to them; but t... [ Continue Reading ]
9-16 Israel had destroyed himself by his rebellion; but he could not save himself, his help was from the Lord only. This may well be applied to the case of spiritual redemption, from that lost state into which all have fallen by wilful sins. God often gives in displeasure what we sinfully desire. I... [ Continue Reading ]