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Today’s Feast
Sep. 25, 2014- Hosea 2 & 3
Hope For The Future
Please
join with us sharing God’s Word daily. We will spend about fifteen
minutes a day praying and reading every word in God’s Word in approximately
three years. Gods
Not Dead!
“25 As indeed he says in Hosea, "Those
who were not my people I will call 'my people,' and her who was not beloved I
will call 'beloved.'” Romans 9:25
Dear
Saints,
Today
we prayerfully continue our Feast by reading the book of Hosea Chapter 2; The
idolatry of the people. (1-5) God's
judgments against them. (6-13) His
promises of reconciliation.(14-23)
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Verses
1-5 This chapter continues the figurative address to Israel, in
reference to Hosea's wife and children… Impenitent sinners will soon be stripped of
the advantages they misuse, and which they consume upon their lusts.
Verses
6-13 God threatens what he would do with this treacherous,
idolatrous people… Days of sinful mirth must be visited with days of
mourning.
Verses
14-23 After these judgments the Lord would deal with Israel more
gently… Doth God say, Thou art my people? Say, Lord, thou art our God.
Chapter 3; The
prophet enters into a new contract, representing the gracious manner in which
God will again restore Israel under a new covenant.
Verses
1-3 The dislike of men to true religion is because they love objects
and forms, which allow them to indulge, instead of mortifying their lusts.
How wonderful that a holy God should have good-will to those whose carnal
mind is enmity against Him! Here is represented God's gracious dealings with
the fallen race of mankind, that had gone from him. This is the covenant of
grace he is willing to enter into with them, they must be to him a people,
and he will be to them a God. They must accept the punishment of their sin,
and must not return to folly. And it is a certain sign that our afflictions
are means of good to us, when we are kept from being overcome by the
temptations of an afflicted state.
Verses
4-5 Here is the application of the parable to Israel. They must long
sit like a widow, stripped of all joys and honours; but shall at length be
received again ... Though the first fear of God arise from a view of his holy
majesty and righteous vengeance, yet the experience of mercy and grace
through Jesus Christ, will lead the heart to reverence so kind and glorious a
Friend and Father, and to fear offending him.” - Matthew Henry Concise
What
a glorious day, It’s a double header today we are reading two chapters ( Chapter 2
& Chapter 3)
in Hosea. If any person has walked
away from God; Come Home He loves you, God forgives every sin; “4 For the children of Israel shall
dwell many days without king or prince, without sacrifice or pillar, without
ephod or household gods. 5 Afterward the children of Israel shall return and
seek the LORD their God, and David their king, and they shall come in fear to
the LORD and to his goodness in the latter days.” Hosea 3:4-5 English Standard Versions
(ESV). God loves and forgave the Israelites
and He wants to love & forgive everyone; (see John
3:16) if we will only put our faith in Jesus. Christ is our advocate; “35
Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. 36 For
you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you
may receive what is promised.” Hebrews 10:35-36 ESV. We have a promise
(see 1
John 2:1) Jesus will never leave or deny us. If you feel like your faith need’s a boost (see
Romans 10:17)
pray and read God’s Word.
Is Jesus calling you? Are
you going to answer Him? Do you want to find true happiness, peace and
purpose in your life? If the answer is
yes to any of these questions please click the following link; admenu.com/calling.htm
The Feast is intended to encourage Saints to pray and read
every word in the bible! Let me know
if you have any questions or comments, by replying here on the blog or in an email to mike@admenu.com.
The Feast belongs to Jesus you may share it in its entirety
anywhere with anyone!
God
Bless You,
Brother
Mike
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“35 Therefore do not throw away your
confidence, which has a great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so
that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.” Hebrews 10:35-36 ESV.
.* I
don’t speak Spanish so I use the Google translator to put the Feast out in
Spanish for your convenience! If the meaning of the Feast is being lost
intranslation please let me know; mstanj@hotmail.com Thank
You!
“In today’s Feast I’m expressing some thoughts I
have on the verses we prayerfully read. I would love to hear your thoughts on
today’s Feast, please tell me what God puts on your heart, in an email or
comment. My email address is; mike@admenu.com”
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