Scripture: Hosea 3
Major Themes
- Israel’s rebellion
- Just consequences
- God’s relentless love and mercy
- Hope for redemption & restoration
Redeemed
Redeemer Requirements
- He must be near of kin.
- He must be able to redeem
- He must be willing to redeem
- Redemption was completed when the price was fully paid
Jesus is our near kinsman
- God sent His son in the likeness of flesh
- Made like His brethren
- Took form of a servant – like men
Jesus has the power to redeem us
- He was rich
- Power of His resurrection
- He paid our debt
Jesus is willing to redeem us
- Jesus gave Himself for us
- Came to serve and give His life a ransom for many
- I lay down My life
Jesus paid the price in full
- Whoever believes will not perish
- I know whom I have believed
- In Him we have redemption
Restoration Requirements
- You will live with me
- You will no longer be unfaithful
- We will return to good days
Take Aways
- Have you accepted Jesus’ payment for your sins?
- You are no longer a slave to sin
- Live like a slave to righteousness
- You were bought by God
- Keep My commandments
- Glorify God by living like Jesus
