July 17, 2011 Hosea 9-14

We had 7 for Wordlisteners on this night and we finished Hosea. God wants relationship with each and every one of us and even though we often fail Him and turn from Him, he leaves the door open for reconciliation. God prospered them and they turned away. They reached a point of depravity and although God didn't want to He left them. One of our members said we are either under the blessing or the curse.

the people of Israel, when they split from Judah made a calf. In the wilderness with Moses, they made a calf. The calf is a representation of their wealth or capital, but with the Lord there may also be a deeper meaning. Certainly worshiping God's creation rather than God the creator applies.

Even though the people turned away and sunk into deep depravity, God leaves the door open and states that one day the people will put Him in the proper place and He will restore them.

Next week we'll study in Joel and Amos.