Title: Look to God / Hosea 12:1-14
Contents
Introduction: The Sins of Israel and Judah 1-2
If Israel is an idol that is of no help,
It is like eating the wind and cannot satisfy hunger in the slightest. copper
To follow Assyria in the room is to follow the east wind.
throwing tantrums into Egypt But it was eventually destroyed.
Because Judas also sinned, he quarreled with God. God contends with sinners
This was to put an end to sin, but they disobeyed.
1. A warning from Jacob's example 3-6
Historically, Jacob was a man of faith and a demonstrator of prayer. therefore
and gave him a warning of instruction. Jacob's temper is cunning
However, the zeal to receive God's grace in any way is admirable.
From the female public, he grabbed the heel of his older brother Esau, which
It is an ointment longing for blessings. And the means of lying were mean.
However, the heart longing for blessings is regarded as imaginary,
He was valued more than his older brother Esau, who disregarded blessings, and
He received and enjoyed the blessing that surpassed his older brother. The method is at the river bank of Yapbok.
If you don't give me a blessing, I will never let you go.
When I insisted that I would, I finally got an answer.
The truth is that even a sinful person can get it when he earnestly asks for it.
to be convinced This is because God followed Jacob, who sinned and fled.
Because. It's because I met you. Meeting God creates a way to live.
2. Injustice and Pride 7-8
"I am a merchant..." means that the Canaanites are merchants.
However, since ancient times, commercial techniques have been good and have been sold by false means.
Famous. At that time the people of Israel were so corrupted that they
They raised money, which is one not only in their lives, but also in their faith.
These are false and hypocritical facts in front of you. Ephraim is Israel
It is a nickname, but they say that they obtained all their wealth by their own strength.
say there is no fault of However, even if he has something good
It was by the grace of God, but because we did not understand it, it
It is the fault of the person, and it is also a false attitude. Man does not know God rightly
The attitude they take is not the truth, they are all lies. how can a person be rich
Do you not find injustice that is considered a sin in obtaining wealth as much as possible?
3. Treason and Punishment 9-14
The people of Israel did not understand their sins, but their righteousness
For asserting, God is here to do their part by his grace alone.
points out the And to break their ignorance
He says that he will be disciplined and observe the new Feast of Tabernacles again. God
In spite of the constant revelation of
Gilead was unrighteous and said it would be futile, and Gilgal was like a heap of stones.
It means it will be ruined. And they were represented by their father Jacob.
It reminds me of how humble I was.
Conclusion: They grew up on such a low stump and went to Egypt.
He experienced God's great salvation there where he was a slave. yes
If so, how much should they thank God? but rather
He provoked them to anger, and warned them that the blood would linger.