No Cure Apart from God – Hosea 5
Hosea 5 is a very sad chapter that describes the destructive impact of sin on Israel. It shows us what happens when we forsake the Lord and go our own way. v.1 We ensnare ourselves and set a trap for
Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge – Hosea 4
The sins of the northern kingdom of Israel are revealed in Hosea 4. They were guilty of all sorts of wicked things – swearing, lying, killing, stealing, and adultery. As a result, they would be punished with famine and death.
Bought Out of Slavery – Hosea 3
Hosea’s wife had done the unthinkable. She had become a prostitute, giving herself away to many other men, and, no doubt, breaking her husband’s heart in the process. Now she is in some kind of situation, like slavery, where she
March 2020 Update
Last Monday, on a quick visit back to the UK, I was on a bus in London. I overheard an older lady chatting to her friend about how many of her friends have passed on already. Referring to a local
Winning Us Back – Hosea 2
Israel like Hosea’s wife would go astray. She would leave the one who loved her and go love others. She would go through a period of embarrassment, humiliation, and emptiness (v.9-13). But this was only a temporary thing. It might
No More Mercy – Hosea 1
Hosea was called by God to live a life that graphically illustrated the spiritual unfaithfulness of Israel, the consequent chastening on Israel, and the forgiving and restoring grace of God. Hosea’s was to marry an unfaithful woman and his children
They That Be Wise – Dan 12
As God’s revelation to Daniel about end times drew to a close, he talked about a group of wise people. These people who are wise will shine as the brightness of the sky. They will turn others to righteousness as
God Knows the Future – Dan 11
Daniel 11 is a detailed account of future events that will take place in and around Israel during the “time of the Gentiles.” The king who arises in the end (v.36-45) appears to be a future king, probably referring to
Comeliness Turned to Corruption – Dan 10
One of the biggest battles we face is a battle with pride. Pride causes us and others so many problems. It is such a pervasive problem that we usually don’t even realise how much we act out of pride. Yet,
Astonished by the Vision – Dan 8
God not only gave Daniel visions pertaining to the Gentile nations but also the nation of Israel. In Daniel 8, we read about the impact of the Medes, the Persians, and Antiochus Epiphanes who would rule over Israel. All of