Hosea, prophet of mercy—chapter 35, A Father’s Compassion

Hosea 11:2, 3 says, 2 The more they called them, the more they went from them [or, “from Me”]; they kept sacrificing to the Baals and burning incense to idols. 3 Yet it is I who……
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Hosea, prophet of mercy—chapter 36, The Jacobite Dispute, part 1

Hosea 11:12 should properly begin the twelfth chapter of Hosea, for it introduces a new section showing the dispute between God and Israel, and even with Judah. Hosea 11:12 says, ……
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Hosea, prophet of mercy—chapter 37, The Jacobite Dispute, part 2

After giving Israel instructions on how to repent, Hosea 12:7 compares Israel to a dishonest merchant, saying, 7 A merchant, in whose hands are false balances, he loves to oppre……
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Hosea, prophet of mercy—chapter 38, False and True Images of God

Hosea 13:1 says, 1 When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling [rethath, “terror”]. He exalted himself in Israel, but through Baal he did wrong [asham, “was guilty”] and died. ……
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Hosea, prophet of mercy—chapter 39, The Rule of Wild Beasts

Hosea 13:7-9 says, 7 So I will be like a lion to them; like a leopard I will lie in wait by the wayside. 8 I will encounter them like a bear robbed of her cubs, and I will tear ……
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Hosea, prophet of mercy—chapter 40, When God Answers Carnal Prayers

In view of Israel’s captivity under “wild beasts,” Hosea 13:10, 11 says, 10 Where now is your king that he may save you in all your cities, and your judges of whom you request……
https://old.godskingdom.org/blog/2017/01/hosea-prophet-of-mercy-chapter-40-when-god-answers-carnal-prayers

Hosea, prophet of mercy—chapter 41, The Call to Repentance

The purpose of divine judgment is to bring about repentance, not destruction. When the people repent, the judgment ceases. Because of this, it appears that repentance never occurs……
https://old.godskingdom.org/blog/2017/01/hosea-prophet-of-mercy-chapter-41-the-call-to-repentance

Hosea, prophet of mercy—chapter 42, New Covenant Salvation

Hosea 14:4 tells us how Israel will find mercy: 4 I will heal their apostasy, I will love them freely, for My anger has turned away from them. God does this to fulfill Hi……
https://old.godskingdom.org/blog/2017/01/hosea-prophet-of-mercy-chapter-42-new-covenant-salvation

Through Timeless Mountains--Chapter 1, The Council Meeting

“What is freedom?” I asked. “That is a good question,” Chief Hiamovi replied. “If we do not fully know the answer to that question, it will be impossible to sustain freedom i……
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Through Timeless Mountains--Chapter 2, The Journey Begins

We all rode bareback with only a light blanket between us and the horses. Yes, really! Joseph was right. The horses had a unique ability to keep inexperienced riders from falling ……
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