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Published on Leave a comment on Isaiah 29 (Judah/Jerusalem)

This chapter includes 2 of the 5 "woes" in this section of Isaiah, Chapters 28-31.

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Published on Leave a comment on The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges (Ch. 1-3)

In preparing for the 2023 WOC Fall Women's Retreat, I am reading the timeless Christian classic, The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges. I thought I would capture my thoughts here, in lieu of my Old Testament posts. This is not meant as a coherent narrative or review of the book; but quotations, excerpts, and my thoughts as I read the text. A written highlight reel and my commentary on the highlights.

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Published on Leave a comment on Hosea 12 (Israel and Judah)

God's tone in Chapter 11 softens, but beginning in 11:12, He once again focuses on their choices that led to this disastrous ending.

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The tone from God changes, starting in this chapter; and hope blooms on the horizon.

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Published on Leave a comment on Hosea 6 (Israel and Judah)

God's making a final attempt to sway Israel's heart back to Him. He's given them the metaphor of the prophet and his unfaithful wife; and He has shown them "in court" their indictment and verdict. Now comes the response from the people.

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