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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Study of Hosea: Week 2, Day 2: Hosea 4-5

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Summary of Hosea 4

Hosea warns the Israelites of what is to come, declaring God’s charges against Israel. There is no faithfulness, love, or acknowledgment of God in the land, only evil. So the land will dry up and all who live in it will waste away. The Israelites have rejected knowledge, so God has rejected them.

Summary of Hosea 5

Hosea prophesies judgment against Israel. They have rebelled against God and are unfaithful, and He will punish them.

Questions for Hosea 4-5

3) In Hosea 4:1-4, there is no faithfulness, love, or acknowledgment of God in the land, only cursing, lying, murder, stealing, adultery, and bloodshed. So the land will dry up and all who live in it will waste away. The beasts of the field, the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea will be swept away. In Hosea 5:4-6, their deeds don’t allow them to return to God. They do not acknowledge God because a spirit of prostitution is in their hearts. They are arrogant and stumble in their sins. As a consequence, when they seek the Lord, they will not find Him. He has withdrawn Himself from them.

4) By allowing me to suffer the consequences of my sins, I draw closer to Him because I know He is right.

5) Cussing, wronging others, being selfish. They challenge me to be more like Jesus and to turn to Him.

Conclusions to WordGo’s Study of Hosea 4-5

Decay and idol worship only lead to God’s judgment. Consequences work to restore us to Jesus. Remember, God cannot abide in sin. He draws us back to Him when we sin with the consequences from sin.

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Study of Hosea: Week 2, Day 1: Hosea 12:2-14-9

by atozmom, posted in WordGo Hosea

Summary of Hosea 12

The Lord will punish Judah because they make treaties with their enemies (Assyria). They must return to God or face bitter anger from God for their contempt.

Summary of Hosea 13

The Lord is angry against Israel for their worship of Baal, sin, and idol-making. They offer human sacrifices and have forgotten God. They will face retribution from God.

Summary of Hosea 14

If God’s people return to Him and ask for forgiveness, they will be forgiven and will be blessed.

Questions for Hosea 12:2-14-9

1) God forgives all of our sins and receives us. He loves us and heals us. We will blossom. We will be full of splendor and will blossom and flourish.

2) He forgives me and brings me back to Him. My sister-in-law.

Conclusions to WordGo’s Study of Hosea 12:2-14:9

God is in control even amidst evil. He offers hope. Every word in the Bible has value for our lives. Will you consider God’s warnings in your life and turn to Him in prayer today?

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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 3: Habakkuk 3:8-11

by atozmom, posted in WordGo Habakkuk Conversations With God

Summary of Habakkuk 3:8-11

Habakkuk references God’s control over nature and creation when he split the earth with rivers, writhed the mountains, and told the sun and moon to stand still.

Questions for Habakkuk 3:8-11

6) We see God riding horses and chariots, fighting for His people. We see him splitting rivers and mountains and controlling the sun and the moon.

7) In Exodus 15:3-5, we see God as a warrior as He hurls Pharaoh’s chariots and army into the sea. Here, we see God riding horses and chariots to victory. We see how God has control over the seas and everything in creation.

8 ) It would give me more peace and less anger. I would react differently and act differently. I would be more compassionate and slower to anger. Remembering God is with me would be helpful in my daily life indeed!

Conclusions to WordGo’s Study of Habakkuk 3:8-11

God is in complete control of the universe and everything in it. He alone holds it together. God can do anything. God is always at work and with us. Praise Him for this!

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

by atozmom, posted in WordGo Habakkuk Conversations With God

Summary of Habakkuk 3

Habakkuk, a prophet, prays and praises God. He lists what God does, His greatness, and how the Lord made the nations tremble. The Lord was angry, and He came out to save His people. He waits for the day calamity will come to their enemies, and then he rejoices in Him and God’s faithfulness. The Lord is His strength.

Questions For Habakkuk 3

1)Habakkuk was frightened by the Lord’s wrath, but he waits patiently for the Lord’s revenge on Israel’s enemies. He rejoices despite the fact they have nothing. The Lord is His strength. Habakkuk goes from anger to reverence.

2) Many ways. He’s given me more patience to wait and endure and given me more understanding for others, too, who are in the same boat and going through hard times.

Conclusions to Habakkuk 3

Habakkuk reveres God, accepts His will, and finds peace with it. We must accept that God’s purposes rule our lives. He can do anything. He has a plan. We then rest in Him.

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Study of Habakkuk: Week 1, Day 4: Habakkuk 1:12-2:1

by atozmom, posted in WordGo Habakkuk Conversations With God

Summary of Habakkuk 1:12-2:1

Habakkuk does accept God’s plan for His people, but he is still confused about how such a good God can tolerate such evil people.

Questions for Habakkuk 1:12-2:1

9) God is everlasting, holy, and He will never die.  He’s the Rock. God cannot tolerate wrongdoing, and His eyes are too pure to look on evil. God is the ultimate judge.

10) Habakkuk asks God why he tolerates treachery and is silent when the evil ones swallow up those who are more righteous.

11) I honestly don’t personally struggle too much. I know that evil is in this world because of sinful man and that we all have free will to choose. I know God has a plan and is in control. Life is easier when you surrender all to Him. If I have questions, I can bring them to God himself for the answers.

Conclusions for WordGo’s Study of Habakkuk 1:12-2:1

We would do good to remember Habakkuk’s example of prayer. It’s always good to remember who God is before you lay out your doubts and fears at His feet.

Habakkuk asks, he listens, and then desires to change and take action. So must we all with our struggles in this world. We must trust God with what we cannot know or understand. God reveals what we need to know when we need to know it. How great is He! God answers our questions in His way in His timing. This builds trust and is something we must accept. This, ultimately, builds our faith!

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Study of Habakkuk: Week 1, Day 3: Habakkuk 1:5-11

by atozmom, posted in WordGo Habakkuk Conversations With God

Summary of Habakkuk 1:5-11

God answers Habakkuk’s question of why he tolerates his people doing evil by telling him He will raise up the Babylonians to enact justice upon His people who have turned to evil.

Questions for Habakkuk 1:5-11

6) God tells Habakkuk to look and watch and be utterly amazed at what He is about to do.

7) He tells Habakkuk that He will raise up the Babylonians who will seize their dwellings and who will come intent on violence. They will capture cities. No one wants to hear they will be conquered by known killers.

8 ) Yeah. Death. Moving. Not reaching my dreams. You feel disappointed, sad, mad, and confused. At first with all of the emotions humans are known for. Then, with acceptance and prayer.

Conclusions to WordGo’s Study of Habakkuk 1:5-11

God’s ways are not our own, and we must accept that and, indeed, embrace it. Yet, God is full of grace in offering His people a chance to repent. How awesome is He!

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

by atozmom, posted in WordGo Habakkuk Conversations With God

Summary of Habakkuk 1

Habakkuk, the prophet, complains to God about how long he must cry for help without an answer when there is wickedness all around him and when His people are perpetrating evil and wrongdoing. God answers by saying He is raising up the Babylonians. Habakkuk complains about how God tolerates evil.

Summary of Habakkuk 2

God replies to Habakkuk’s 2nd complaint, saying a revelation will come in due time, as will their judgment. Woe to those who do evil.

Questions For Habakkuk 1-2

1) That God is in control of everything. That He has a plan, and He will respond according to His plan and not to man’s plan(s).

2) I questioned God in some of our moves. I questioned Him every time my pets had to die for my sins. I questioned Him in my finite understanding. I still seek Him for His purpose for my life and His plans and question them when revealed. Still, I follow. I went in prayer.

Conclusions to Habakkuk 1-2

I love how we can question God and He answers. That is just one of the ways we know our God is real. We see God’s prophet, “one who embraces,” questioning, giving us the courage to bring our questions, doubts, and fears to God, too.

We see Habakkuk ask God why He tolerates evil by His people and evil circumstances for His people. God’s answer: because I am God.

The answers to our questions are found only in God Himself.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 30, Day 6: Maturing God’s People

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 30, Day 6: Maturing God’s People

13) Transformative

14) I have to believe He has a plan for me and to go where He calls me.

15) We all need a Savior every day of our lives, and without Jesus, our lives are meaningless. I try to pray more each and every day.

16) Dear Lord, Thank you so very much for the gift of your Son who died for my sins, so I can be with you forever. Help me to take that truth deep into my heart and face every day with gratitude. Help me to be 100% committed to the path you have for me. Help me to love you till the end of time. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 30, Day 6: Maturing God’s People

This year has been great. It hasn’t been without it’s challenges or the devil coming against me when God’s Word got tough. But, when you persevere, you win the race. And I keep running…

I hope you have enjoyed this study of the Book of John as much as I have and have gained maybe a bit from my answers and online Bible study here.

I am so very much looking forward to next year and the Book of Revelation, and I hope you all join me here as always.

I will once again be doing WordGo studies at some point this summer after a bit of a break. I will post those I choose in advance, so you can join me if you like.

God bless, and have a wonderful summer!

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