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 5

Jesus was tempted in all ways we are (Heb 4:15-16). Mercy withholds that which we deserve; Grace supplies us that which we don't deserve. Jesus is the Master because He mastered the course. We have need of endurance; we can turn back and lose focus (Heb 10:35-39). There's only one sacrifice (Heb 10:10, Heb 10:12, Heb 10:14). We are delivered from ruin (Psa 103:4). We are saved from non-production (Heb 10:38, Mat 24:13).



We learn at least 7 things from the cross:





  1. We need to learn to forgive (Luk 23:34).


  2. We need to lead others to Christ (Luk 23:43).


  3. We need to learn to love (Joh 19:26-27).


  4. We need to learn to communicate (Mat 27:46).


  5. We need to entrust ourselves to Him (Luke 23:46).


  6. We need to embrace our need (Joh 19:28).


  7. We need to finish (Joh 19:30). 




Three progressions of discipline: rebuke, chastening, and scourging ( Heb 12:3-6). Discipline from the Lord is proof we are His children (Heb 12:7-9). God's goal is to make us like Him (Heb 12:10-12).



Scripture References: Hebrews 10:35-39, Matthew 24:13, John 19:28, Hebrews 4:15-16, Hebrews 10:38, Luke 23:46, Psalms 103:4, Matthew 27:46, Hebrews 12:10-12, Hebrews 10:14, John 19:26-27, Hebrews 12:7-9, Hebrews 10:12, Luke 23:43, Hebrews 12:3-6, Hebrews 10:10, Luke 23:34, John 19:30

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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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