GOD ATTEMPTED TO HEAL ISRAEL THOUGH DISCIPLINE -- Hosea Seven -- God stood as a judge against Israel. He charged them for their unfaithfulness. Israel was like an unfaithful wife that had committed adultery. She was guilty of spiritual adultery against Almighty God. Here, in this text, God again w... [ Continue Reading ]
_ISRAEL CONTINUED IN INIQUITY -- HOSEA 7:1-6:_ God attempted to heal Israel through corrective discipline. To His sorrow God discovered that Israel only became worse and worse. Their sin was so evident and open that He has no choice but to condemn her. His discipline was motivated by love and by His... [ Continue Reading ]
_ISRAEL DID NOT CALL ON GOD -- HOSEA 7:7-10:_ The sins and iniquities of the people were so widespread that they engulfed judges and other leading men in society. Sin was popular and Israel did not call on God. The cause of Israel's spiritual downfall was clearly stated in the words, "Ephraim, he ha... [ Continue Reading ]
_ISRAEL TRIED EVERYTHING BUT GOD -- HOSEA 7:11-13:_ Israel sought the strength of other nations as a replacement for their dependence upon God. Ephraim is like a silly dove. She does not have heart or good judgment. She just flits about from one place to another without any purpose or serious defens... [ Continue Reading ]
_ISRAEL REBELLED MORE AND MORE -- HOSEA 7:14-16:_ The rebellion of Israel against God has brought on devastation. God was their rightful king and ruler. He had always ruled fairly and with their good in mind. Hosea sadly wrote, "And they rebel against me." (Hosea 7:14) They not only left God but the... [ Continue Reading ]