Day 258 – September 15, 2021 & Day 259 – September 16, 2021
Scriptures: Hosea 3-7, Romans 10-11, Psalms 145 “My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.” (Psalm 145:21) We see a critically important connection between Hosea and Romans 9-11; God loves Israel. God is faithful to Israel, and in so many ways, throughout their history, Israel has proven it is unfaithful. God desires mercy, not sacrifice. But they have chosen other gods and have rejected the Lord God. Repeatedly, they reject the Lord God. We’ve read enough of the Bible together to know that foreign gods like Baal and Asherah have wreaked havoc on the lives and loyalties of the Israelites. Paul holds out hope for Israel. He believes that the Israelites are not completely lost. He has seen the power of God’s grace on display for the godless Gentiles, elsewhere he describes as “those who are far away.” So also, he has incredible hope for those who are near, Israel. He sees the magnitude of grace offered to Gentile sinners. He knows that it will be extended for the Israelites as well. Paul’s hope, all our hope, comes to the forefront in Psalms 145, “My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.” (Psalm 145:21) The trajectory of all of creation is praise, glory and honor to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Gentile and Israelite. As One People. Glorifying the One Lord, One God and One King, Jesus Christ. Praise him! Jordan
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AuthorJordan Ickes, Minister of Etna Green Church of Christ. Archives
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