Turn and live
Hosea 13
- Though God had been gracious, yet Ephraim sinned more and more (v 2) in their idolatrous ways.
- God announces His intent to punish them; but He also agrees to lift them from this spiritual death (v 14).
- Sadly, no repentance and no deliverance is forthcoming.
Hosea 14
- Seeing the severe judgment to come, the prophet appeals to his people (v 1-3)
- God will receive the repentant nation (v 4-7)
- The wise will forsake their idols; the obstinate will perish (v 8-9)
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