“O Israel, stay away from idols! I am the one who answers your prayers and cares for you. I am like a tree that is always green; all your fruit comes from me.”
Key Phrases to Highlight
Key Verse: Hosea 14:8 – “O Israel, stay away from idols! I am the one who answers your prayers and cares for you. I am like a tree that is always green; all your fruit comes from me.”
Hosea 14:1-2 – (highlight all)
Hosea 14:4 – The Lord says, “Then I will heal you of your faithlessness; my love will know no bounds, for my anger will be gone forever.”
Hosea 14:9 – Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment listen carefully. The paths of the Lord are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But in those paths sinners stumble and fall.
Notes to Write in the Margin
Hosea 14 – A final plea for Israel to return to God, so God can heal them, love them, and make them flourish.
Hosea 14:4 – Healing
Hosea 14:5-7 – Restoration
Hosea 14:8 – Trust God’s grace
Hosea 14:9 – Understanding God’s ways leads to righteousness.
Cross References
Hosea 14:9 (Let those who are wise understand these things) – See Psalm 107:43 – Those who are wise will take all this to heart; they will see in our history the faithful love of the Lord.
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