God Allures His Bride
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Jun 18, 2017
by: Dale Thiele |
Series: Hosea
Scripture: Hosea 2:2-23 Tags: unfaithful bride, sanctification, Judgement, salvation, mercy
MESSAGE - Pastor Dale Thiele
Hosea
God Allures His Bride
God Pleads with His Unfaithful Bride
God Hedges His Unfaithful Bride
God Allures His Unfaithful Bride
Questions for Further Study or Group Discussion:
- Read Hosea 2:2-23. Consider verse 2-5 and 8. What do we learn about the nature of sin from these verses? Why is sexual unfaithfulness such a good analogy for understanding sin?
- Take note of the nine “I will…” statements in verses 6-13 (nine is ESV). What is God pledging to do in these statements? Are these mercy or judgment? Explain.
- There is a transition in verse 14. What does this transition highlight about God and his ultimate aim with his bride?
- Take note of the “I will…” statements in verses 14-23. What is God pledging to do in these statements? How are these connected with the “I will…” statements in verses 6-13?
- Explain how verses 14-23 provide a picture of our relationship with God, our salvation, and our sanctification.
Memory Verse of the Week:
Hosea 2:19 And I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy. (ESV)
