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Here is a church that had become spiritually dead. They went through the motions, but did not give real evidence of their faith in their lives. They needed to wake up and be alert to the gospel again.

BibleGateway: Revelation 3:1-6 ESV Text: Revelation 3:1-6 KJV Text: Revelation 3:1-6 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:9      1 And unto… Read More »Here is a church that had become spiritually dead. They went through the motions, but did not give real evidence of their faith in their lives. They needed to wake up and be alert to the gospel again.

It’s striking that in these chapters of warning and judgment against Israel the gospel is still woven throughout. Here it’s in verses 4, 5, and 14. Always God provides promises capable of bringing back the erring and encouraging the faithful.

BibleGateway: Hosea 13:1-16 ESV Text: Hosea 13:1-16 KJV Text: Hosea 13:1-16 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:34      1 When Ephraim… Read More »It’s striking that in these chapters of warning and judgment against Israel the gospel is still woven throughout. Here it’s in verses 4, 5, and 14. Always God provides promises capable of bringing back the erring and encouraging the faithful.

Jacob once wrestled for God’s blessings, but his descendants had lost the desire to cling to the Lord. Yet God still invited them to hold onto Him and put their hope in Him.

BibleGateway: Hosea 11:12-12:14 ESV Text: Hosea 11:12-12:14 KJV Text: Hosea 11:12-12 The section starts at about 1:39 and ends at about 1:55 12 Ephraim compasseth… Read More »Jacob once wrestled for God’s blessings, but his descendants had lost the desire to cling to the Lord. Yet God still invited them to hold onto Him and put their hope in Him.

Here we see God’s beautiful and loving heart, a heart that does not want any soul to be lost. It’s a window into the heart of Jesus too. “How can I give you up?” Christ says to you. Think of that.

BibleGateway: Hosea 11:1-11 ESV Text: Hosea 11:1-11 KJV Text: Hosea 11:1-11 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:48      1 When Israel… Read More »Here we see God’s beautiful and loving heart, a heart that does not want any soul to be lost. It’s a window into the heart of Jesus too. “How can I give you up?” Christ says to you. Think of that.

The church needed to separate itself from the false prophetess Jezebel, for those who followed her would come under certain and severe judgment. Repent and believe, for the believers will rule with Christ!

BibleGateway: Revelation 2:18-29 ESV Text: Revelation 2:18-29 KJV Text: Revelation 2:18-29 The section starts at about 2:56 and ends at about 4:44      18 And unto… Read More »The church needed to separate itself from the false prophetess Jezebel, for those who followed her would come under certain and severe judgment. Repent and believe, for the believers will rule with Christ!

The church in Pergamum had held to the Lord but was tempted by sexual immorality. Jesus urged them to repentance and held the gospel before them: To those who conquer there awaits a heavenly feast.

BibleGateway: Revelation 2:12-17 ESV Text: Revelation 2:12-17 KJV Text: Revelation 2:12-17 The section starts at about 1:49 and ends at about 3:3      12 And to… Read More »The church in Pergamum had held to the Lord but was tempted by sexual immorality. Jesus urged them to repentance and held the gospel before them: To those who conquer there awaits a heavenly feast.

The more success Israel had as a nation, the more they relied on themselves and turned from God. It is no different today. Many turn from God when times are good, thinking they don’t need Him.

BibleGateway: Hosea 9:17-10:15 ESV Text: Hosea 9:17-10:15 KJV Text: Hosea 9:17-17 The section starts at about 2:39 and ends at about 2:53 17 My God… Read More »The more success Israel had as a nation, the more they relied on themselves and turned from God. It is no different today. Many turn from God when times are good, thinking they don’t need Him.

A sad end would come to the northern kingdom of Israel. This is what sin does. It destroys and ruins everything. Look to your Savior for safety and healing from sin; and turn away from evil!

BibleGateway: Hosea 9:1-16 ESV Text: Hosea 9:1-16 KJV Text: Hosea 9:1-16 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:48      1 Rejoice not,… Read More »A sad end would come to the northern kingdom of Israel. This is what sin does. It destroys and ruins everything. Look to your Savior for safety and healing from sin; and turn away from evil!

The nation of Israel would be scattered on account of its idolatry. The Lord was willing to receive them back to Himself, but they continually ignored His calls and worshiped silver and gold.

BibleGateway: Hosea 8:1-14 ESV Text: Hosea 8:1-14 KJV Text: Hosea 8:1-14 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:9      1 Set the… Read More »The nation of Israel would be scattered on account of its idolatry. The Lord was willing to receive them back to Himself, but they continually ignored His calls and worshiped silver and gold.

Suffering, affliction, and poverty— these things are only for a time. Keep your eyes focused on the end where there is salvation, glory, and life forever with Jesus.

BibleGateway: Revelation 2:8-11 ESV Text: Revelation 2:8-11 KJV Text: Revelation 2:8-11 The section starts at about 1:3 and ends at about 1:56      8 And unto… Read More »Suffering, affliction, and poverty— these things are only for a time. Keep your eyes focused on the end where there is salvation, glory, and life forever with Jesus.

Israel burned with the heat of wickedness against God, but they were spiritually blind and too simple-minded to see their impending destruction. When they cried out, it was not to the One who could help.

BibleGateway: Hosea 7:3-16 ESV Text: Hosea 7:3-16 KJV Text: Hosea 7:3-16 The section starts at about 0:21 and ends at about 2:29 3 They make… Read More »Israel burned with the heat of wickedness against God, but they were spiritually blind and too simple-minded to see their impending destruction. When they cried out, it was not to the One who could help.