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Posted on 11/12/2021 by ed

Genesis 2:18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to live alone. I will make a suitable companion to help him.”

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Posted on 09/12/2021 by ed

Amos 1:1-15, NIV Period: Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam, king of Israel.Period of Uzziah’s reign-791-739 BC; Amos died in 745 BC; period of Jeroboam’s reign-786 to 746 BC Evil sins-wrath of God-punishment. Luke 4:38-44, NIV Jesus rebuked the … Continue reading →

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Posted on 08/12/2021 by ed

Joel 3:1-21, NIV Hgs:…let them advance into the Valley of Jehoshaphat for there I will sit to judge all the nations on every side..harvest is ripe..trample the grapes….vats overflow-so great is their wickedness vs 12-13. The sun and moon will … Continue reading →

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Posted on 07/12/2021 by ed

Joel 2:12, NIV Rend your heart (repentance); turns your heart towards God..behaviours of a repentant heart…outcomes: forgiveness of God, abundance…sent you abundant showers both autumn and spring rains as before…filled with …overflow with new wine and oil…vs 23-25. You will … Continue reading →

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Posted on 06/12/2021 by ed

Joel 2:1-11, NIV Who can stand up to God’s army? An army of locusts, not missiles and bombs. They have the appearance of horses; they gallop along like cavalry…vs 4. They plunge through defences without breaking ranks vs 8. Luke … Continue reading →

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Posted on 05/12/2021 by ed

Joel 1:1-20, NIV Locust plague-time of destruction, mournings and sadness. Luke 3:21-38, NIV Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus Holy Spirit descended on him..and a voice from heaven..vs 22. Descendant of Adam…Noah…Shem…Abraham..Isaac…Jacob…Boaz…David…Joseph

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Posted on 02/12/2021 by ed

Hosea Chapter 8-11, NIV Spell out Israel’s sins in details; God’s displeasure with Israel. Ephraim (Joseph’s (Egypt) son; one of the twelve tribes) mentioned a few times in the Bible. God’s love is spelled out in Chapter 11 despite Israel’s … Continue reading →

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Hosea 7:1-16, NIV

Posted on 25/11/2021 by ed

Hg: Sins, more sins (evil deeds) exposed..adulterers, burning like an oven whose fire the baker need not stir vs 4. They do not turn to the Most High; they are like a faulty bow vs 16…..will be ridiculed in the … Continue reading →

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Posted on 24/11/2021 by ed

Hosea 6:1-11, MIV For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgement of God rather than burnt offering. Like Adam, they have broken the covenant-they eere unfaithful to me there-vs 6-7. Luke 1:67-80, NIV Zechariah ‘s song …Zechariah…filled with the Holy … Continue reading →

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Posted on 23/11/2021 by ed

Hosea 5:1-15, NIV Judgment against Israel Ephraim, you have now turned to prostitution; Israel is corrupt. Their deeds do not permit them to turn to their God vs 3-4. When they go with their flocks and herds to seek the … Continue reading →

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