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Hosea continues to present God's charge against the Northern kingdom. Their passion and desire for sin are like a fire in an oven. They think they can live a life of sin and live for God at the same time. Their strength has been devoured, and they don't even realize it. And yet in all of this, their pride prevents them from returning to God. And now they are like a bent bow that is totally useless in battle because it will never hit the mark.

How much of this do we see in the church today? How much of this do we see in our lives? We are on the precipice of the return of Christ. It is time that we seek the Lord in repentance. It is time that we live for Jesus in all out obedience to His Word.

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In this passage we see with great clarity the deity of Jesus. Always remember that the Lordship of Jesus is at the core of our Christian faith. This is why everything that points to the deity of Jesus is under such attack in this world.

Our Christian journey will be one of humility, suffering and an obedience that cost. What are we to do? We are to keep our hand to the plough and never look back. God's word is true. As tough as things can be and will be in this present world, we have much to look forward to.

For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD. As the water covers the sea. Habakkuk 2:14

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We continue to look at the charge against the Northern Kingdom from God. God now homes in on the leadership. Leadership in the body of Christ is so critical. The leaders were not leading in a godly way. They refused to listen to God; thus, they were not leading according to God's word. 

The had also removed the landmarks that were established by the word of God. They chose to live by human precepts rather than the word of God.  This will lead to severe consequences.

Are we listening to God's word? Is our life built upon the spiritual landmarks established by God's word? Remember, those who hear the words of Jesus and live in obedience to them will have a life built on a strong foundation.

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We now come to a familiar, oft quoted passage. Paul will set before us the supreme example of humility, Jesus. We far too often compare ourselves with each other. There is only one standard in the body of Christ, only one we need to compare ourselves to and that is Jesus. 

Paul commands us to put on the mind of Christ. This means that we are to make oursevles of no reputation. We are to be bondservants. We are to be both humble and obedient. This is the example that Jesus has set for us. This is what it means to put on the mind of Christ. We will not enjoy true unity until we put on the mind of Christ. 

May all of us put on the mind of Christ to the glory of God. 

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Chapter 4 begins a new section in the book of Hosea. Then next few chapters will be tough as God brings a charge against His people. Their transgression, their idolatry has gone on far too long. A charge will now be brought against them.

Several things that stand out in this chapter. First, the people would be destroyed for a lack of knowledge. This was a deliberate lack of knowledge since we also read that they had rejected knowledge. God's word was available to them. God's prophets had been sent to them and yet they rejected all the knowledge that God graciously provided for them.

Finally, as result of rejecting the word of God, the people were living in disobedience to God's word. With disobedience comes severe consequences.

May we all hear God's word, know God's word and live in obedience to God's word regardless of cost or consequence.

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Paul continues his exhortation to live a godly life in Christ Jesus and then to live in true biblical unity. The first part of this exhortation dealt with the external attacks that would take place. Now he switches gears and focuses on the internal attacks that pose a far great danger to the church.

Paul begins by telling us the qualities and characteristics that make up a person living a godly life in Christ Jesus. He then follows that with a clear and concise description of true Christian unity. Finally, he tells us how all believers are to live in true unity. A unity that is biblical and brings glory to God. 

If we as believers lived in total obedience to this exhortation, beginning in 1:27 and concluding in 2:4, what would the church look like today? How would it strengthen the body of Christ? How would it glorify God?

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We continue to look at the action sermon that God has commanded Hosea to perform. God commanded Hosea to marry a harlot in order for Israel to know that their idolatry is likened to a wife committing horrible acts of adultery. He also wants them to know of His great love, grace and mercy for them.

By Hosea obeying God's difficult command, Israel will now have an opportunity to see the heart of God. How they choose to respond to this great message remains to be seen.

Several questions must be asked. Have we gone after other gods? Are we playing the adulteress? Also, if God gives us a difficult command, a command that comes with a high cost, will we obey without hesitation? God was glorified by Hosea's obedience. Are we living a life that glorifies God?

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It is an absolute certainty that all who are in Christ and living for Christ will be in an epic spiritual battle. This great spiritual battle will only intensify as the return of Christ draws near. Paul will supply for us three essentials to living in the victory of Christ in the midst of this raging spiritual warfare. 

First, we are to live a godly life in Christ Jesus. We do this by living in humble, faithful obedience to Jesus and His word. Next, we are to live in true biblical unity. And finally, we are not to live in fear. We are not to fear any of our adversaries which are many. We are to live in the fear of God, not the fear of man. 

As believers, we have been graciously given the privilege to believe in Jesus. But we have also been given the privilege to suffer for the sake of Christ. It is only by making application of these three essentials that we will be able to suffer for Christ to the glory of the Father

May we all live our lives to the fullest for Jesus and to the glory of the Father. 

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We now begin a study in the minor prophets. While these are rarely studied books in the Old Testament, they are a treasure chest to be opened. So much is contained in these seldom studied books. We are all in for a blessing.

Now while the prophets are known mainly for forthtelling, the prophets are also the ones who would call God's people back into a right relationship with Him. These books will be filled with many challenges along with encouragement for the days we are living in. In fact, these books will provide for us biblical insight into the days we are living in. 

The first book is Hosea. Buckle up and get ready to enjoy all that God is about to show us through His word.

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For to me, to live is Christ, to die is gain. This summarizes today's study. In fact it pulls together so much from God's word into once brief, memorable and simple verse. What does this verse mean to you? Is this verse central to your Christian journey?

We all must desire to be with Christ. Yet our desire to be with Christ must be what motivates us to live for Christ. May we all yearn to be with Christ and at the same time live to the fullest for Christ. 

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