Unsatiated Whoremongering Hangover (Hosea 4:9–19). The people prostitute themselves but are never satisfied. The LORD blames those who were supposed to lead the people to live good lives. They bastardize the Word and Worship of God to fit their idolatry.

Don’t Trigger Apostates (Hosea 3:1–4:9). The prophet is sent to woo his adulterous wife just as the LORD loves his unfaithful People. The priests lead their people into greater sin because they fail to teach both Law and Gospel. The people don’t want to b

Alluring Covenant Courtship (Hosea 2:14–23). The Lord asserts He will woo back his adulterous bride. In that day God will rock her spiritual world. The LORD gathers His bride, the people of God, into a sacred marriage relying on his abundant love. Who is

Idolatry Nurturing Breasts (Hosea 2:2–14). God rebukes Bride, the people of God, who is no longer bound to him. Who has children weaned on idolatry. What do we love and chase after other than God? Yet the LORD has us in His grip even in our idolatry. #dai

Shocking Prostitute Union (Hosea 1:1–2:1). In a time of prosperity, the Word of the LORD comes to one who listens for God, Hosea. The LORD calls the bearer of his word to live out the wretched relationship God has with his Bride, the people of God. #daily

Scabby Trespass Vindication (Job 42:1–17).  Job now sees the promise of the only God in the midst of all travail. The will of the LORD Almighty is not thwarted. After forgiving his God damned friends, the LORD restored Job to blessed intimacy and rel

Impenetrable Leviathan Leached (Job 41:1–11). Can you hook and tame the serpent that embodies terror and unfettered evil?  No one on earth is his equal. If the LORD has it on a leash how much more should we be afraid to stir up the LORD? (See Ezek 29

Wickedness Crushing Word (Job 40:1-24). Are we faultfinders discrediting God’s justice? When we condemn God we seek to elevate ourselves. By the Cross God crushes sin, death and the devil. What power do we have to capture and tame the wild threats of this

Watery Natural Theology (Job 38: 22–41). With simply a Word God necessitates His will unrestrained by any creature. If humans cannot replicate and govern simple life-giving rain, how are they in a position to challenge the authority of God? All our wisdom

Wickedness Crushing Word (Job 40:1-24). Are we faultfinders discrediting God’s justice? When we condemn God we seek to elevate ourselves. By the Cross God crushes sin, death and the devil. What power do we have to capture and tame the wild threats of this