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Hosea 2:2-24 @ Tabernacle Baptist Church, 4/25/10TRANSCRIPT
Rescued from a
Desperate SituationHosea 2:2-23
6/8/2010 1
God’s purpose is to turn His
wandering spouse back towards
faithful relationship with Him.
The Groom,
because He loves the bride,
confronts her and warns her
of serious consequences ahead.
To get the attention
of the wayward bride,
the Groom employs
continuous, consistent, firm, fair, loving punishment.
RELATIONSHIP
CONFRONTATION
CORRECTION
DESPERATION
What makes God cry?
Does that break your heart too?
RELATIONSHIP
CONFRONTATION
CORRECTION
DESPERATION
CONFESSION
REPENTANCE
After the bride is humbled
and separated from all rivals,
the Groom will begin again
to woo her heart.
• Spend quiet time alone with
God – just listening.
• Take God’s offer of a way out.
• Recommit yourself to loving
only One.
The bride and the Groom
are reconnected
in a faithful, loving relationship.
• Enjoy the blessings of a
fresh, personal knowledge of
God.
• Allow God to grow you within a
merciful, intimate relationship.
RELATIONSHIP
CONFRONTATION
CORRECTION
DESPERATION
CONFESSION
RELATIONSHIP
REPENTANCE
RESTORATION
Have you FORGOTTEN your
commitment to God?
Is your Groom trying to get your
ATTENTION?
Will you RETURN to exclusive
faithfulness to Him today?