Going Forward by Going Back Text: Hosea 14:1-9 5/26/2019
Why did Israel need to repent? Sin (Hos. 14:1) Idolatry (Hos. 11:1; 10:1) Disobedience (11:1-7; 13:16) Deceit (Hos. 11:12) Sinful Alliances (Hos. 10:3; 7:8) Pride (12:8) 5/26/2019
How Was Israel to Repent? “Take words with you and return to the Lord” What kind of words? Sincere words (Hos. 6:1-4) Words acknowledging sin (Hos. 14:2) Words seeking forgiveness (Hos. 14:2) Words promising praise (Hos. 14:2) Words pledging reformation (Hos. 14:3) 5/26/2019
Israel’s Incentive to Repent God’s mercy (Hos. 14:3-4) God’s blessing (Hos. 14:5-6) God’s purpose (Hos. 14:7) God’s care (Hos. 14:8) God’s wisdom (Hos. 14:9) 5/26/2019
Applications: Why do we need to repent? (Rom. 3:23; 2:17-24; 6:23) What is required when we repent? Sincerity (Ref. Matt. 6:1-18) Words acknowledging sin (1 Jn. 1:8-10) Seek forgiveness (Acts 4:12; Lk. 18:13-14) Praise (Heb. 13:15) Reformation (Mt. 3:8; Rom. 12:1-2) 5/26/2019
Incentives to Repent God’s mercy (Luke 6:36; Rom. 5:6-8) God’s blessing (Mark 10:29-31) God’s purpose (Matt. 5:13-16; Jas. 5:20) God’s care (Rom. 8:31-39) God’s wisdom (Jas. 1:18; 1 John 5:2-3) 5/26/2019