"Minor Prophets" Tagged Sermons
Hosea, Part 2
After the story of Hosea’s wife, the remaining portion of Hosea’s prophecy is an extended charge against Israel for failing the covenant, God’s just judgment against them, and God’s promise of restoration through His faithful love. Sermon OutlinE “For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.” (Hosea 6:6) God’s Faithful Love for His People (Hosea 2:19-20) God’s Case Against His People (Hosea 4:1ff.) God’s Desire for His People (Hosea 6:4, 6) God’s Encouragement to…
Hosea, Part 1
God commanded Hosea to marry a prostitute named Gomer. Their three children and the resulting family difficulties become an enacted parable of God’s relationship with his straying people, specifically the northern kingdom of Israel. In the midst of this we see a picture of God’s unchanging love for His people. Hosea 1-3 Sermon OutlinE “I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion.” (Hosea 2:19) Introducing Hosea Hosea’s Family as…
Seeing Jesus in the Ruins
This message will be an introduction to the Minor Prophets, including chronological and geographical background, overview of the message, and how they fit into our faith as Christians today. Sermon OutlinE “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16) Who Are the Minor Prophets? Nabi—“Prophet” (literally = “to bubble up”) “In the past God spoke to…