Marvelous Grace

O. T. #2056  "Marvelous Grace"

Oct. 28, 2021

Hosea 10-Part 2

LET IT GLOW

Psalm 98:1-2 says, O sing unto the LORD a new song; for He hath done marvelous things: His right hand, and His holy arm, hath gotten Him the victory. The LORD hath made known His salvation: His righteousness hath He openly showed in the sight of the heathen.

Has God performed great wonders, marvelous things in your life? Then sing a new song to the LORD. Has He made known His salvation to you? Then praise ye the Lord.

When I meet new people, I like to hear of the great and marvelous things God is doing in their life. Isn't it wonderful for us that Jesus came to bring us salvation!

Salvation (yshuwah/yesh-oo'-aw) means something saved; deliverance; victory.

Jesus is my Yshuwah! Is He your salvation? Jesus provided deliverance for believers in Him from hell. That is reason to shout, folks!

LET IT GROW

Previously, we learned of 6 pictures of Israel and their coming punishment because of their idolatry and refusal to turn from it and come back to God. The first was Israel was like an empty vine.

Secondly, Israel was in a state of anarchy. (verses 3-10)

• They will have no king because Israel did not fear the LORD. No king could help them, but King Jesus. They would not turn. Not only were all their previous kings godless, but the people's own hearts were not right with God.  Israel's last 5 kings were anarchies, unworthy of respect.
• They spoke words falsely. (verse 4) Deceitful and unfaithful people would not keep their word with others, nor with God. They did not intend to keep any covenants they made.
• They feared what would happen to their calf idol. (verse 5) It was carried off to Assyria as a gift to their king there.
• Israel was brought to shame since they trusted in idols. (verse 6)
• Samaria and its king will be cut off. (verses 7-8) Israel will beg the mountains to bury them and the hills to fall on them. Judgment will be so fearful that the people will wish to die.

Verse 10 says it was God's desire to punish them. So many prophets warned Israel, the 10 northern tribes that it was coming, yet they would not heed the warnings.

Are there sins we need to confess to God, ask forgiveness, and turn from repeating? He knows about them anyway.

LET IT GO

Sing a new song of praise unto our Lord.

Share what wonderful things He has done for us.

Give testimony to our salvation in Jesus Christ today.

What He has done for us, He can do for you.

How marvelous is Your Grace, Jesus!