The book of Hosea is divided into two unequal sections: The first (Chapters 1–3) uses the relationship between Hosea and Gomer, to set the stage
 for the second (Chapters 4–14), which deals with God’s complaint against Israel and the coming judgment. In the first, we have the faithful prophet and the faithless bride; in the second, we see the faithful God and faithless Israel.
The theme of the book is the loyal love of God for idolatrous Israel, and the power of His redemption and forgiveness to transform her into His beloved bride.

Gene Cunningham - October 9, 2010

Time To Endure 1

Everyone has need of endurance (Jam 5:11). Outline: (1) The "call" to endure; (2) Endurance Defined; (3) The Source and Supply; (4) The School of Endurance; (5) The Blessed Fruit of Endurance; (6) The Reward of Endurance; (7) Timeless Testimony of Endurance. In "We count them blessed" phrase, James uses is the same word used in the Sermon on the Mount (Mat 5:3-12). Each of us has our own race. "Endure" means literally "abide under" the pressure, circumstance or "abide under the shelter of the Almighty". When we are afflicted, we are more inclined to seek the shelter of the Lord. God had purpose in the suffering of Job and should mean something to us (Rom 15:4, 1Co 10:11). God's shield won't let anything by it, except what He allows. God conforms us to the image of His Son. Affliction adversity and suffering is worthy of deep evaluation  (Ecc 7:13-14, Ecc 7:8, Ecc 7:11). The reason is that God ordained the suffering. God causes all things to work together for good for those who love Him (Rom 8:28). Attitude (Pride or Humility) ⇒ Priority (Temporal or Spiritual) ⇒ Decision (Foolish or Wise) ⇒ Action (Wrong or Right) ⇒ Result (Cursing or Blessing). 



Scripture References: Matthew 5:3-12, James 5:11, Romans 8:28, Ecclesiastes 7:11, Ecclesiastes 7:8, Ecclesiastes 7:13-14, Romans 15:4

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From Series: "Time to Endure - Uniontown PA 2010"

Everyone has need of endurance (Jam 5:11). This series was taught at Abundant Life Church in Uniontown PA in October 2010. Gene presented the following: (1) The 'call' to endure; (2) Endurance Defined; (3) The Source and Supply; (4) The School of Endurance; (5) The Blessed Fruit of Endurance; (6) The Reward of Endurance; (7) Timeless Testimony of Endurance.

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