"Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 26 October 2012"
Today's Blog Title: "Hosea and the Adulteress"
Today's Blog Scripture Reading Hosea 3:1-5
Today's Blog Key Verse: Hosea 3:5 "Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the Lord their God, and David their king; and shall fear the Lord and His goodness in the latter days."
If anyone had occasion to renounce his wife, Hosea did. However he was instructed to love her still. Similarly, God continues to love an unfaithful Israel. "Flagons of wine" in verse 1 are raisin cakes. They are similar, if not identical, to the cakes mentioned in Jeremiah 7:18 and 44:19, which were used in the idolatrous ceremonies in honor of the queen of heaven.
The price to redeem Gomer is indicative of the depth to which she had sunk. 30 pieces of silver was the price commonly paid for a slave. Barley was considered to be a food fit only for animals, and was eaten only by the poorest people. Gomer had sunk to such depths, that she was worth only half the price of a common slave and approximately 10 bushels of animal food.
The word "without" occurs five times in the Hebrew text. Israel actually will be without three things: (1) the monarchy--she will have neither reigning monarch nor anyone in line to become one. Ultimately, a king must come as promised to David and Israel in 2nd Samuel 7 (2) a sacrifice--she will not observe a God appointed sacrificial system during this long period, though during it the Messiah will in fact come and be the supreme Sacrifice and (3) Idolatry--even though she will not observe a true religious system, she will forsake idolatry and all its trappings. In God's appointed time Israel will come to its senses and will have a national regeneration.
Although Christ will reign as sovereign in the kingdom, it is not clear whether He is the only One on the Throne. Several passages suggest that David will reign in the Millennium (Isaiah 55:3; Jeremiah 30:9; 33:15,17,20,21; Ezekiel 34:23-24; 37:24-25; Hosea 3:5; Amos 9:11). These verses may be interpreted: (1) typologically, with Jesus as the Son of David, fulfilling David in type, reigning or (2) literally, with David being resurrected, returning to the throne, and having a sphere of regal authority under the regency of Christ.
One of the Millennial Title reign of Christ is "King of kings and Lord of lords" (Revelation 19:16), may suggest the presence of lesser kings and lords. So it could be that David will serve under the authority of Jesus as vice regent of Palestine, just as others may similarly rule other regions or cities, Those who suffer for Christ will someday reign with Him (Praise God).
One day Israel's heart will again turn to God. Hosea too is willing to bear the pain until his wife's heart turns to him again.
Clink on this link www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for a Bible from Psalm 15:1.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Always remember that when you have a spiritual, emotional, physical, or financial issue in your life, and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
JESUS REIGNS!!! May God's Love, Peace, Strength, and Grace be with you all.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Blog Title: "Hosea and the Adulteress"
Today's Blog Scripture Reading Hosea 3:1-5
Today's Blog Key Verse: Hosea 3:5 "Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the Lord their God, and David their king; and shall fear the Lord and His goodness in the latter days."
If anyone had occasion to renounce his wife, Hosea did. However he was instructed to love her still. Similarly, God continues to love an unfaithful Israel. "Flagons of wine" in verse 1 are raisin cakes. They are similar, if not identical, to the cakes mentioned in Jeremiah 7:18 and 44:19, which were used in the idolatrous ceremonies in honor of the queen of heaven.
The price to redeem Gomer is indicative of the depth to which she had sunk. 30 pieces of silver was the price commonly paid for a slave. Barley was considered to be a food fit only for animals, and was eaten only by the poorest people. Gomer had sunk to such depths, that she was worth only half the price of a common slave and approximately 10 bushels of animal food.
The word "without" occurs five times in the Hebrew text. Israel actually will be without three things: (1) the monarchy--she will have neither reigning monarch nor anyone in line to become one. Ultimately, a king must come as promised to David and Israel in 2nd Samuel 7 (2) a sacrifice--she will not observe a God appointed sacrificial system during this long period, though during it the Messiah will in fact come and be the supreme Sacrifice and (3) Idolatry--even though she will not observe a true religious system, she will forsake idolatry and all its trappings. In God's appointed time Israel will come to its senses and will have a national regeneration.
Although Christ will reign as sovereign in the kingdom, it is not clear whether He is the only One on the Throne. Several passages suggest that David will reign in the Millennium (Isaiah 55:3; Jeremiah 30:9; 33:15,17,20,21; Ezekiel 34:23-24; 37:24-25; Hosea 3:5; Amos 9:11). These verses may be interpreted: (1) typologically, with Jesus as the Son of David, fulfilling David in type, reigning or (2) literally, with David being resurrected, returning to the throne, and having a sphere of regal authority under the regency of Christ.
One of the Millennial Title reign of Christ is "King of kings and Lord of lords" (Revelation 19:16), may suggest the presence of lesser kings and lords. So it could be that David will serve under the authority of Jesus as vice regent of Palestine, just as others may similarly rule other regions or cities, Those who suffer for Christ will someday reign with Him (Praise God).
One day Israel's heart will again turn to God. Hosea too is willing to bear the pain until his wife's heart turns to him again.
Clink on this link www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for a Bible from Psalm 15:1.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Always remember that when you have a spiritual, emotional, physical, or financial issue in your life, and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
JESUS REIGNS!!! May God's Love, Peace, Strength, and Grace be with you all.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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