Sæktu forritiðDaily Bible Reading - August 2020 God's Life-Giving Word of Forgiveness and MercySýnishorn
August 13
Introduction
Earlier verses in chapter 9 describe how the people have turned away from God and have been unfaithful to him, and Hosea warns that the time for punishment has come. In today’s reading, Hosea describes the consequences of the people’s sinfulness, and the LORD pronounces judgment on the people.
Scripture Reading
Hosea 9:17—10:15
Today’s Key Verse: Hosea 10:12b
“It is time for you to turn to me, your LORD, and I will come and pour out blessings upon you.”
Reflect
Reread 10:11-15. The metaphor of a well-trained young cow is used to emphasize the people’s responsibility to be devoted to the LORD. If they had remained faithful, what would they have received? In what did the people place their trust? What will be the consequences of their unfaithfulness?
Pray
Holy God, open my heart and mind to hear your voice and listen to you. Teach me to be obedient to your Word and keep me close in the safety of your love. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those whose hearts are hardened
Tomorrow’s Reading
Hosea 11:1-11: God’s love for the people is expressed.
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About this Plan
Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Life-Giving Word of Forgiveness and Mercy.”
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