Category Archives: Bible Study

What’s the Cure

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Hosea 3-4, Gomer left Hosea and became an adulteress. In order for Hosea to live with her again, Gomer had to stop being a prostitute and being intimate with other men (v. 3). This type of reunion depicts … Continue reading →

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Focusing on the Bright Future

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Mark Shields

In the first part of Hosea 1-13, we are told the future would be made difficult because the people would be looking for their happiness, needs, and desires from the world rather than from God. Now as listed in Hosea … Continue reading →

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Our True Reward

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Mark Shields

What are the reasons for Gomer leaving Hosea? What action does Hosea plan to take? In what ways are you like Gomer? How has God made you realize that life’s good things are from Him? The domestic life of Hosea … Continue reading →

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Unlimited Potential With God

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Mark Shields

As recorded in Hosea 1, the domestic life of Hosea portrays the unfaithfulness of Israel where murder, idolatry, and immorality was rampant. For Hosea would marry a promiscuous woman named Gomer and they would have three children. The first was … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Hosea 1-8

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Mark Shields

I’ve posted over the last few weeks about the study of Amos 5-9. The poem Faith Grows Greater below was inspired by this study. Faith Grows Greater Take action right now To seek what the Creator Has in store for you … Continue reading →

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