So now, come back to your God. Act with love and justice, and always depend on him.
Key Phrases to Highlight
Key Verse: Hosea 12:6 – So now, come back to your God. Act with love and justice, and always depend on him.
Hosea 12: 3-4 – Even in the womb, Jacob struggled with his brother; when he became a man, he even fought with God. Yes, he wrestled with the angel and won. He wept and pleaded for a blessing from him.
Notes to Write in the Margin
Hosea 12:3 – Jacob illustrates Israel’s history is marked by struggle and grasping.
Hosea 12:4 – God urges Israel to wrestle with God for a blessing like Jacob did.
Hosea 12:6 – Three-part formula for restoration: (1) Return, (2) Ethical Living, (3) Depend on God.
Hosea 12:7-8 – Jacob represents Israel’s current deceptive practices (crafty, dishonest, cheating).
Hosea 12:9-14 – God reminds them of historical places where God met them.
Cross Reference
Hosea 12:6 (act with love and justice) – See Micah 6:8 – No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
Note: Remember that Micah was a contemporary of Hosea.
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