Tag Archives: Hosea 11

not what God wants

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2133 Hosea 11:8-12 Hos 11:8 How can I surrender you, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, O Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart recoils within … Continue reading →

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whirling sword

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2132 Hosea 11:5-7 Hos 11:5 They will not return to the land of Egypt, but Assyria will be their king, because they have refused to return to me. Hos 11:6 The sword will whirl in their cities, … Continue reading →

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straying from love

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2131 Hosea 11:1-4 Hos 11:1 When Israel was a child, I showed love to him, and from Egypt I called after my son. Hos 11:2 The more they were called after, the more they strayed away; they … Continue reading →

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no sting?

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Hosea 11:12-13:16 Israel has ignored the heritage of her ancestor/namesake.  She has plunged herself into idolatry and sin. God asks himself “Shall I ransom them from the power of Sheol?”  and then repeats the same question “Shall I redeem them … Continue reading →

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How can I give you up?

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Hosea 11:1-11 The LORD felt the heartache of a parent who has to turn his back on his own child “for his own good.”  Hosea expressed the anguish that the LORD was feeling over this action.  He also expressed the … Continue reading →

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