Sep 7, 2026
HOSEA 9-10:
In
the first paragraph of chapter 6, Hosea or the Lord quoted the
people saying, “Let’s return to the Lord! He has hurt us, … but he
will bandage our wounds won’t he? In two or three days he will
revive us…” But following that there are three chapters where the
Lord tells why Israel’s returning...
Sep 7, 2026
HOSEA 6-8:
In
yesterday’s reading, Hosea bought back his wife from prostitution.
And the Lord drew analogies in his speech to Israel.
PROVERBS 24a:
Favorite verses:
Pro. 24:5 GNT Being wise is
better than being strong; yes, knowledge is more important than
strength.
6
After all, you must make careful plans before you...
Sep 7, 2026
HOSEA 3-5:
Beautifully interwoven word plays or metaphors
were constructed using the names of Hosea’s three children. And
verses of yesterday’s reading, are quoted in Romans 9 and 1Peter 2.
The last verse ended:
Hos. 2:23 NLT “I will show
love
to those I called ‘Not
loved.’
And
to those I called ‘Not my...
Sep 7, 2026
HOSEA 1-2:
We
have already heard that God considers the sin of idolatry to be
parallel and just as offensive as a wife being unfaithful to her
husband. Hosea is told by God to actually live out this situation.
He is told to marry Gomer, a prostitute. Through Hosea, God shows
just how ready He is to restore and be...
Sep 7, 2026
1CHRONICLES 29:
Yesterday we heard of the military commanders
and officials under David, and the leaders of 13 tribes. Then we
heard David’s instructions to Solomon. And it is always amazing to
me the detail with which David planned for the temple, and also his
generosity.
PROVERBS 22b:
Halfway through this chapter we...