210.24: Hosea 1-3: Will People at Last Get the Message that God Hates Idolatry?

How angry can God get when we disobey? We’ve seen God’s wrath in the Great Flood, Sodom and Gomorrah and we’ll see more of God’s wrath during the Great Tribulation. Yet, God loves His creation.  He loves us. He doesn’t want us to disobey. God sends us prophets to  warn us. He sent prophets to Israel and Judah. We have major prophets:  Isaiah, Ezekiel, Jeremiah, and Daniel. We’ll get to those in due time.  As we go through the History of Israel, we’ll jump from the prophets to  the historical accounts, where what the prophets warned the people about  actually happens. First, we have some of the minor prophets (check out  the video at the bottom), whom God sent to proclaim His Word to the  people of Israel and Judah. What’s interesting about these prophets is their message from God isn’t just for the people back then, it’s for us right now! They include God’s promises for the people who KNOW HIM and LOVE HIM and FEAR HIM. The prophets explain how God can turn disobedience, failure and exile into a story of hope and restoration. Hosea served Israel between 760-710 BC. His life mirrors God’s  relationship with Israel. It’s a story of both warning and hope. Let’s  dig in… Keep reading in my blog where there are links to dig deeper and watch the special videos at the bottom…. It’s time to GET RIGHT WITH GOD! Are you ready to meet God today? You may just meet God today! If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then… Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit. Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly… “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.” Or visit: https://giselleaguiar.com/how-to-invite-jesus-into-your-heart/ This is a daily podcast, published each evening. Subscribe button so can get to know God. And please share this with your friends. Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory!