Last modified: September 13, 2021
Brady• September 13, 2021•
It’s one of the great ironies in life that when tragedy strikes the hardest, mercy is at its brightest. We may never have known about the firefighters that charged up the twin towers had it not been for the horrific events of 9/11, and it’s possible we may never have known about the extent of God’s mercy and grace without the cross. Wherever there’s a gross inequality, there’s an opportunity for mercy to exist. We just have to look for it.
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CloseMost Bible readers are familiar with the basic story of Hosea. God tells Hosea to marry a woman of harlotry (Gomer), which represents God's relationship with Israel. Just as Gomer was faithless towards Hosea, so was Israel faithless towards God. But what about Hosea's kids? The first chapter of Hosea says they have three kids -- each of which with names that describe the punishment of Israel. There is a lot we can learn from these three names, both what it meant for Israel, and what it can mean for us today.
Last modified: September 13, 2021