LET US RETURN UNTO THE LORD -- Hosea Six -- Israel had sinned grievously. They had become idolatrous. Sin had taken them far from the one true and loving God. God had promised that Israel would be left to face the consequences of her sins. “I will return again to My place Till they acknowledge the... [ Continue Reading ]
_RETURN TO THE LORD AND LIVE HOSEA 6:1-3:_ In much the same way as Hosea had appeal to his own unfaithful wife to return to him the prophet now pleaded with Israel to return to God. “Come, and let us return to the LORD; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up.”... [ Continue Reading ]
_RIGHTEOUSNESS MUST BE CONTINUAL HOSEA 6:3-4:_ God caused both Israel (Ephraim) and Judah to think of their sad spiritual condition by asking “O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? He wanted them to be fully aware of the punishment they deserved because of their t... [ Continue Reading ]
_REMEMBERING GOD'S COVENANT HOSEA 6:6-8:_ Gomer had broken the covenant that she had made with Hosea. She had become an unfaithful wife treacherous companion. Israel had likewise broken her covenant with God. God desired obedience with a merciful heart. Israel only gave empty sacrifices to God. Thei... [ Continue Reading ]
_RETURNING THE COVENANT OF GOD'S PEOPLE HOSEA 6:9-11:_ Both Israel and Judah had become very corrupt. Instead of helping the hurting they had become a “troop of robbers” waiting to harm some individual. The priest had become a company of murderers. God had said to the priest, “Hear this, O priests!... [ Continue Reading ]