7/1/2012
Hosea 4
-The LORD begins to build His case against Israel primarily for
their unfaithfulness, their unkindness, and their lack of knowledge of their
God. He also lists swearing, deception, murder, stealing, adultery, and
violence. The land is languishing because of their disobedience.
-The primary focus of this chapter is on Israel’s lack of
knowledge, which is destroying them because of their rejection of it. They
consulted the wrong deities and the spirit of harlotry has carried them away
from the Truth. They are stubborn and go their own way, which is their great
deception. They have no understanding in their waywardness. *Application* God
asks us too to not depart from the righteous path that leads to peace,
knowledge, understanding, and life among many other benefits. Stay in His
Truth, which is exemplified by Jesus Christ through His life and you will do
well. He is our perfect model and is in us to lead and direct us through His
Holy Spirit. When we turn away from Him as His children He will rightly bring
us back through His discipline designed to benefit us (Hebrews 12).
Verse to Memorize:
Hosea 4:1
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