1. Going Forward by Going Back
Text: Hosea 14:1-9
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2. 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)
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3. 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)
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4. 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)
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5. 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)
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6. 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)
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