Today's Reading | May 4, 2025
Exodus 6:1–13
Introduction Exodus 6:1–13: God tells Moses about the covenant made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and promises to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. When Moses tells the Israelites what God has said, they refuse to listen to him. Today’s Key Verse: Exodus 6:2b, 7a God spoke to Moses and said, “I am the LORD.… I will make you…
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Hosea 11:1-11
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Hosea 9:15—10:15
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Hosea 9:1-14
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Hosea 8:1-14
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Hosea 6:1—7:2
God’s Saving Word: Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Hosea 6:1—7:2: The LORD expects fidelity, but the people’s love for the LORD vanishes like early morning dew. The LORD’s message is one of judgment and destruction because of the evil deeds of the people. Scripture Reading The People's Insincere Repentance 6 The people say, “Let's return to the Lord! He has hurt us, but…
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