Kirk Reflections 17th August 2025.

Revd. Erick du Toit brings this week's reflection from Kirkliston Parish Church, Scotland.

HOSEA
“How can I give you up, Ephraim?
How can I hand you over, Israel?
How can I treat you like Admah?
How can I make you like Zeboyim?
My heart is changed within me;
all my compassion is aroused.”
(Hosea 11:8)

This week, we start a 12-week series on the Minor Prophets; I hope you can get as excited as I am for this!
Who were the minor prophets?
The “Minor Prophets” are anything but minor—as a collection, they speak with a unified voice the message of God to a wayward people during the most tumultuous times in Israel’s history.
The enduring message of the Minor Prophets is a call for the people of God to turn from sin and back to the God who desires to pour out his loving kindness upon them. It is a call to walk in faithfulness to the God who is always faithful.
Why not read Hosea to get the full picture?