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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Study of Hosea: Week 1, Day 5: Hosea 3:1-5

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Summary of Hosea 3:1-5

The Lord commands Hosea to love his wife again even though she is loved by another man. He is to love her like the Lord loves the Israelites. Hosea reconciles with his wife, Gomer. Hosea’s purchase of his wife from the slave auction represents Israel’s return to God.

Questions for Hosea 3:1-5

12) The Lord commands Hosea to love his wife again even though she is loved by another man. He is to love her like the Lord loves the Israelites. Since God can love and forgive all of us sinners, we can, too.

13) Hosea purchased Gomer from slavery for 15 shekels of silver and a bushel and a half of barley. He took her back and told her to be faithful. Hosea promised to be faithful to her.

14) God takes us back no matter the gravity of our sins. He asks us to be faithful to Him as He is to us. He forgives us and holds nothing back.

Conclusions to WordGo’s Study of Hosea 3:1-5

What a powerful story of restoration! Gomer is restored, as are we! God pursues us even when we run the other way. His love knows no bounds. His grace and mercy are amazing. Hope lies in Jesus. Will you embrace it!

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Study of Hosea: Week 1, Day 2: Hosea 1:1-2:1

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Summary of Hosea 1:1-2:1

God told the prophet Hosea to marry a prostitute and have children with her since God’s people were unfaithful to Him. So, he married Gomer. Gomer had a son, a daughter, and another son. This mirrors how God will rescue His people first through punishment and then reconcile them to Him. It illustrates Israel’s spiritual adultery.

Questions for Hosea 1:1-2:1

3) God told the prophet Hosea to marry a prostitute and have children with her since God’s people were unfaithful to Him. He obeyed.

4) Hosea’s first son’s name was Jezreel, which means “God scattered” whom God named because the house of Jehu was about to be punished for the massacre at Jezreel. His daughter’s name was Lo-Ruhamah, which means “not loved” because God will no longer show love to Israel. His second son was called Lo-Ammi, which means “not my people” for the Israelites are not His people, and He is not their God. The people have left God for other gods. Israel would no longer be God’s people.

5) Israel would grow into an innumerable number of people. The people would come together. The nation of Israel would be called “children of the living God” and God’s “loved one.”

Conclusions to WordGo’s Study of Hosea 1:1-2:1

Remember Gomer’s betrayal of Hosea mirrors Israel’s abandonment of God. God’s purpose never fails. We must trust Him and His ways.

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Study of Hosea: Week 1, Day 1: Hosea 1-3

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Summary of Hosea 1

God told the prophet Hosea to marry a prostitute and have children with her since God’s people were unfaithful to Him. So, he married Gomer. Gomer had a son, a daughter, and another son. This mirrors how God will rescue His people first through punishment and then reconcile them to Him.

Summary of Hosea 2

Israel/Gomer is unfaithful to God. God then withdraws His blessings upon her/His people. He promised to punish her for her unfaithfulness. Then, God will allure her, lead her, and speak to her. She will return to God and she/Israel can repent and have peace with God.

Summary of Hosea 3

The Lord commands Hosea to love his wife again even though she is loved by another man. He is to love her like the Lord loves the Israelites. The Lord will redeem and restore His people no matter their sins.

Questions for Hosea 1-3

1) The Lord uses Hosea’s life to mirror His relationship with His people, the Israelites. God reconciles Himself to His people, which, ultimately, will be through Jesus, His Son.

2) The Lord keeps His promises. He has a reason for everything. He will redeem. This encourages me to keep reading, so I can see how God’s love will unfold.

Conclusions to WordGo’s Study of Hosea 1-3

It’s comforting to know that God has been betrayed like many of us have. God knows, He understands, and He is there for us. He never abandons us.

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Study of Habakkuk: Week 2, Day 6: Habakkuk 3:19

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Passage: Habakkuk 3:19

“The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.”

Reflection Questions for Habakkuk 3:19

15) It lets me know that I can take anything and everything to God, and He will listen.

16) Lord, thank you so much for revealing yourself to me in your Word. I thank you for your goodness, your faithfulness, for your Son, and for everything. I am nothing without you.

Conclusions to Week 2 and the Study of Habakkuk: Conversations With God

Great stuff! I love how God gives us prophets and leaders who are human, too, and who do the same things that we do. God loves us all, and He welcomes us with open arms even when we sin.

God is so, so good!

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Study of Habakkuk: Week 2, Day 2: Habakkuk 3:1-7

by atozmom, posted in WordGo Habakkuk Conversations With God

Summary of Habakkuk 3:1-7

Habakkuk prays to God and recounts His goodness and His deeds. He made nations tremble at His power. He forever is working for His plans.

Questions for Habakkuk 3:1-7

3) Habakkuk asks God to repeat His great deeds in his time, to make them known. He asks God to have mercy in His anger.

4) Habakkuk is humble, reverent, and in awe of God.

5) Understanding that God is always in control allows me to know that my circumstances are temporary. He is in control, and His plans for me are good.

Conclusions to WordGo’s Study of Habakkuk 3:1-7

Habakkuk’s prayer is full of humility, as our prayers should be. God never changes. He works things for our good. He is our rock. All we need is faith in Him to face our challenges. God is so good!

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 30, Day 5: Facing Outward

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 30, Day 5: Facing Outward

11) I think it made me a better person overall as a mother and spouse. I discussed what I was learning with my family. And, as I grow, so do others around me.

12) Every day I feel challenged because I’m usually faced with a minor irritation of some sort. However, I am learning to not let others affect me as much. And, I pray more through it.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 30, Day 5: Facing Outward

It’s always good to take what you are learning in Bible study elsewhere, to others and more. You never know who you will touch and who God wants you to touch. It’s often in the most unexpected moments and times that we make the biggest difference in the lives of others.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 30, Day 4: Investing in the Next Generation

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 30, Day 4: Investing in the Next Generation

8 ) I no longer have kids in the BSF program.

9) NA

10) I did not volunteer.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 30, Day 4: Investing in the Next Generation

Sorry, all. Could not be much help on this one. So, if you did bring your children to BSF this year, could you comment below with your experiences? I’m sure others would appreciate your input and experiences!

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