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Christianity is the number one religion in the world according to statistics. But is it actually a religion? What does the Bible say about religion?

This Bible study on Colossians 2:11-23 looks at rit…

Do you feel that you are flatlining in Christian life? That you have reached a plateau? 

This Bible passage is for you. We will look at five ways to get a firm grasp of God's Word. We also look at rit…

We call ourselves Christians, which means followers of Christ. But who is Christ? Who exactly are we following?

This Bible study on Colossians 1:9-20 looks at that question and more. Every line could …

As bad as Israel had been and as much as they deserved judgment, God still gave them an invitation to return. He pleaded with them as a father does with his son. If they would only repent, their demi…

As bad as Israel had been and as much as they deserved judgment, God still gave them an invitation to return. He pleaded with them as a father does with his son. If they would only repent, their demi…

Who wants to be described as dew or chaff? These things fade away without leaving any lasting impact. In this Bible study on Hosea 13, we learn to use our influence, creativity, and indeed everything…

Feeding on the wind will not feel your stomach, but billions do it everyday. The world makes many promises, but those who chase after them find out how empty they are.

God created us with a hole insid…

Isaiah is filled with amazing prophecies of the Messiah, all fulfilled in Jesus Christ. This passage was read by Jesus and He Himself in a synagogue and He claimed to fulfill it. 

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This passage is a beautiful account of God's love for His people. He recounts fond memories of feeding them, nurturing them, and teaching them to walk. He held them, healed them, and led them. He was…

The Israelites had become prosperous and wealthy. From the world's perspective, they had made it. They had advanced from a tribe of nomads with very little possessions to become a nation of rich land…

The people of Israel were very religious, but their religion did not please God. Learn why not and how we can avoid making the same mistakes in this practical Bible study on Hosea 9.

Hosea 9 Bible stu…

Hosea delivered his message to the people of Israel well over 2000 years ago. But though the world and technology have changed, people are still basically the same.

The people of his day chased after …

The people of Israel were passionate, but they were passionate for all the wrong things. God responds by saying He will remember all of their deeds. 

They had pursued the world for far too long. Now i…

Are you a fickle Christian? Hosea 6 talks about people who make a plan and don't follow through.

Join this Hosea 6 Bible study as we consider practical applications to our lives today.

Hosea 6 Bible st…

This sermon was originally shared at Guangzhou International Christian Fellowship in 2023. It was not made exclusively for this podcast.

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Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work, you are going backwards? That is what it was like for the nation of Israel. They found out the hard way what reverse providence was. 

If you want G…

God asked Hosea to do the inconceivable, forgive and redeem his unfaithful wife. Hosea's marriage is a picture of God's relationship with Israel.

Gomer represents Israel's unfaithfulness and Hosea rep…

Israel turned to idolatry. They were repeatedly unfaithful. Judgment was coming. But God often holds judgment in one hand and mercy in another. 

Hosea 2:23 - And I will have mercy on No Mercy, and I w…

The minor prophets are not often explored. But they are full of lessons for our lives today.

Hosea was not just a normal prophet with a normal message. His message would become larger than life as God…