Daily Bible Reading— February 2025, God’s Strengthening Word: Sharing God's LoveНамуна
Introduction
Hosea 2:2–23: Israel’s unfaithfulness to the LORD is compared to that of an unfaithful wife. In Hosea’s time, many of the people were honoring the Canaanite god Baal because they believed Baal fertilized the earth with rain. The chapter concludes with the LORD’s declaration of love for Israel and a promise to make the people prosperous.
Today’s Key Verse: Hosea 2:23b
[The LORD says:] I will say, “You are my people,” and they will answer, “You are our God.”
Reflect
Why is Israel to be punished? How is this punishment described? The LORD’s harsh words of punishment are balanced by his promise to help Israel in the future (verses 14–23). What does this hopeful future look like?
Pray
Lord God, you are faithful and true. You alone are my God, and the source of all my blessings. I acknowledge you as Lord of my life. Draw me close to you and teach me your ways. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Hosea 3:1—4:3: Hosea is told to love his unfaithful wife.
Scripture
About this Plan
Daily Bible reading helps you build consistent interaction with Scripture. Background, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers prompted by the day's passage will all help you connect with God and others. Journey with us this month and explore the theme “God’s Guiding Word: Sharing God's Love"
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