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Preparing to Worship a Holy God (Psalm 15)
Sunday, May 21, 2023 •
The Psalms were Israel's inspired hymnal. We don't know the tunes to which they were sung, but like any worship song, the words are the most important feature. Psalm 15 connects the holiness of worshipers with abiding in God's holy presence.
A Mother Deserves Honor (Mother's Day 2023; Various Scripture)
Sunday, May 14, 2023 •
Today we make time to honor Mothers. This celebration did not originate with Hallmark but with The Ten Commandments.
Have We Learned Hosea's Message? (Hosea 14:1-9)
Monday, May 8, 2023 •
We conclude our study of Hosea with a liturgy on repentance and a sobering question for his readers.
The Hope of a Loving Heavenly Father (Hosea 11:1-13:16)
Monday, May 1, 2023 •
While the dark cloud of impending judgment remains pervasive in this section, a silver lining appears to remind God's people that what comes from God's hand is loving and fatherly and meant for His greatest glory and our greatest good even if it initially stings. This provides us with hope.
Red Flags on the Road to Judgment (Hosea 8:1-10:15)
Sunday, April 23, 2023 •
This section concentrates on complaints by God supporting His judgment upon Israel and Judah for violation of the terms of their covenant relationship (the Mosaic Covenant). These complaints become warning signs for all of God's people.
Human Hurdles to Holiness, Part 2: Unacceptable Repentance (Hosea 6:1-7:16)
Sunday, April 16, 2023 •
Our study in Hosea turns to a series of sermons preached by the prophet. These topics are as important for Israel as they are for the Church.
Easter 2023: The Messiah's Resurrection in... Hosea?
Sunday, April 9, 2023 •
Because it is Resurrection Sunday (Easter), we pause in our study of Hosea to focus specifically on a passage from that book that appears to speak of Messiah's resurrection. Does Hosea actually prophesy about the Messiah's (Jesus) resurrection?
Human Hurdles to Holiness, Part 1: Corrupt Leaders (Hosea 4:1-5:15)
Sunday, April 2, 2023 •
Our study in Hosea turns to a series of sermons preached by the prophet. These topics are as important for Israel as they are for the Church.
Prophecy Presented in Two Acts, Act 2 (Hosea 3:1-5)
Sunday, March 26, 2023 •
Last week (Act 1 Scene 2), God "divorced" Israel due to Israel's violation of the terms of their covenant (the Mosaic Covenant). But God promised that Israel would be reestablished as God's chosen Kingdom-Nation in the future. But when? Today's study answers that question.
Prophecy Presented in Two Acts, Act 1 Scene 2 (Hosea 2:2-23)
Sunday, March 19, 2023 •
In Act 1 Scene 1, Hosea obeyed God and married Gomer, a woman with an adulterous heart. This marriage symbolized God's experience of Israel's spiritual adultery (idolatry). By the third child, the marriage covenant (the Mosaic Law) was threatened with dissolution. In this scene, readers attend "Divorce Court." As before, God offers hope to His people.
Prophecy Presented in Two Acts, Act 1 Scene 1 (Hosea 1:1-2:1)
Sunday, March 12, 2023 •
Hosea is the second longest of the Minor Prophets (only Zechariah is longer). Although not much is known about him, this prophet, whose name means "salvation," dramatically (and painfully) presented God's prophecy to the northern Kingdom of Israel (755-715 B.C.).
The Comeback Song (Psalm 147)
Sunday, March 5, 2023 •
The Psalms were Israel's inspired hymnal. We don't know the tunes to which they were sung, but like any worship song, the words are the most important feature. Psalm 147 is the second of five Hillel psalms that close out Israel's psalter and posits reasons for remaining steadfast in recovering what was lost as a result of divine discipline.