REPENT AND RETURN
REPENT AND RETURN Hosea calls the people to turn The whole point of punishment is to lead to repentance We need to come to God humbly
PERSEVERE AND REMAIN
PERSEVERE AND REMAIN The people don’t stick to God for long We have a security in Christ When times are tough and God feels extra distant – Hold tighter
MERCY AND KNOWLEDGE
MERCY AND KNOWLEDGE You cannot manipulate God Jesus calls us to let ritual give way to love We need a resurrected heart to please God
WHAT DOES GOD WANT? For us to come humbly in repentance For us to stick with him no matter what For us to have real relationship not ritual Being in Christ is the key to pleasing God