Sinfulness of Human heart.pptx Sinfulness of Human heart.pptx

Sinfulness of Human heart.pptx

1. Sinfulness of Human heart

2. When the Lord first began speaking to Israel through Hosea, he said to him, “Go and marry a prostitute, so that some of her children will be conceived in prostitution. This will illustrate how Israel has acted like a prostitute by turning against the Lord and worshiping other gods.” So Hosea married Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim , and she became pregnant and gave Hosea a son. Hosea 1:2‭-‬3 NLT

3. Hosea’s wife was unfaithful. She continually ran from Hosea and forgot about his loving care for her. She chased other lovers but Hosea went after her and brought her home. . Hosea 1:2‭-‬3 NLT

4. We are so much like Hosea’s wife when we chase after the things of this world rather than chasing God. God loves us and intimately cares for us, provides for us, protects us and is completely faithful to us. . Hosea 1:2‭-‬3 NLT

5. Hosea didn’t ask his wife to change – to earn his love, but rather his love for her was meant to change her. . Hosea 1:2‭-‬3 NLT

6. That is how Jesus Christ loves us! Jesus did not say – clean yourself up and get your life on track to earn my love. Instead, he says I love you so much, . Hosea 1:2‭-‬3 NLT

7. Jesus "I died on the cross for your sins. Don’t reject my love. Give me your heart –your whole heart." Sin has punishment . Hosea 1:2‭-‬3 NLT

8. “But now bring charges against Israel—your mother— for she is no longer my wife, and I am no longer her husband. Tell her to remove the prostitute’s makeup from her face and the clothing that exposes her breasts. Otherwise, I will strip her as naked as she was on the day she was born. I will leave her to die of thirst, as in a dry and barren wilderness. Hosea 2:2‭-‬5 NLT.

9. And I will not love her children, for they were conceived in prostitution. Their mother is a shameless prostitute and became pregnant in a shameful way. She said, ‘I’ll run after other lovers and sell myself to them for food and water, for clothing of wool and linen, and for olive oil and drinks.’ Hosea 2:2‭-‬5 NLT.

10. Israel had been unfaithful to God and rejected Him and replaced him with pagan idols. They had sown to the wind and God warned them that they would reap a whirlwind of judgement.

11. But they refused to listen and continued to sow to the wind. Their sowing was slow over many years, but when God’s judgement came, it was swift – like a whirlwind.

12. But even in their sin, if they would turn back and sow righteousness, steadfast love and seek the Lord, God would bless them. But instead they continued to trust in their own way and harden their hearts.

13. If we sow bad decisions in our lives, we will suffer. Sometimes we might be tempted to think that we can get away with doing wrong, but God always sees and knows. Eventually, it does catch up with us.

14. 7 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. 8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:7-9)

15. Undying Love for His children Then the Lord said to me, “Go and love your wife again, even though she commits adultery with another lover. This will illustrate that the Lord still loves Israel, even though the people have turned to other gods and love to worship them.” Hosea 3:1 NLT

16. The final chapter of Hosea is a beautiful chapter in the Old Testament. It reveals the loving heart of God, as his people experience his mercy, love, blessings and complete restoration after a time of discipline and judgement.

17. God has a deep affection for his people. He compares his people to the beauty of a lily, the strength of the roots of a tree, the value of the olive, and the delightful fragrance of Lebanon.

18. It was not their sin that was bringing discipline but rather their refusal to repent of their sin, that was leading to discipline. But God took no pleasure in knowing that they would face judgement.

19. He promised to leave a remnant to restore them because of his deep affection for them. In the end, the fame of Israel is restored as God promises to look after them and be like an evergreen cypress, providing fruitfulness to them.

20. Conclusion:

21. “O Israel, stay away from idols! I am the one who answers your prayers and cares for you. I am like a tree that is always green; all your fruit comes from me.” Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment listen carefully. The paths of the Lord are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But in those paths sinners stumble and fall. Hosea 14:8‭-‬9 NLT