Day 257 – September 14, 2021
Scriptures: Hosea 1-2, Romans 9 Hosea Bible Project “I will plant her for myself in the land; I will show my love to the one I called ‘Not my loved one.’ I will say to those called ‘Not my people,’ ‘You are my people’; and they will say, ‘You are my God.’ ”” (Hosea 2:23) Paul will quote from Isaiah and Hosea in this section of Romans. His work is a difficult one. He is trying to explain how the righteousness of God is now something that the Gentiles can enjoy and participate in. This is such a foreign idea to them, especially after all of the idolatry and problems of the Israelite faith throughout the years. Gentiles compromise faith, they aren’t meant to be a part of it! For Paul to accomplish his argument returns to Hosea to shed light on what God is doing with Israel, to redeem and save all his creation. He will, through the promise given to Abraham, to Isaac, bless all nations. To do that well, he must explain the law and its purposes and relationship Israel. Ultimately, both books are pointing us to the hope of a life in Christ. We are forgiven, God is faithful, and we are a part of the promise to Abraham. Jordan
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