God’s covenant with Abraham was further clarified in His covenant with David. This is another promise showing God’s steadfast love for His people. Eventually, the nation of Israel split into two separate nations. Both the 10 tribes of Israel and the 2 tribes of Judah rejected Him by turning to idols, neglecting His commands, and slowly disregarding their covenant. God sent Prophets to be proclaimers of God’s relentless love. God will always pursue us with relentless love. - Pastor Avery Stafford, 8/10/25

Day 1

Featured Verse: Jeremiah 3:6-14 - “Acknowledge your guilt, that you rebelled against the LORD your God.”

God describes Israel and Judah as unfaithful, yet He still calls for their repentance. What does this passage reveal about the nature of God’s mercy and justice in response to human sinfulness?

The passage contrasts God’s patience with Israel’s persistent unfaithfulness. How does this tension between divine patience and eventual judgment inform our understanding of God’s character and His dealings with humanity?

Despite Israel’s rebellion, God offers hope for restoration in Jeremiah 3:14, saying, “I will take you… and I will bring you to Zion.” What does this promise of restoration reveal about God’s ultimate purpose for His people, and how might it inspire hope in contemporary faith communities?

Pause and Reflect: God calls you out for your unfaithfulness yet pleads for your return with promises of mercy. What idols are pulling your heart away from Him today, and how will you respond to His invitation to come back?

“It is the lack of love that causes men to forsake God, refuse His service, and leave His house.” - Thomas Tuke

“When thou art disappointed with men, retire to God and to His promises; and build upon this, that the Lord will not be wanting in anything to do thee good.” - Richard Sibbes

Day 2

Featured Verse: Hosea 1:2-8 - “...the land commits great whoredom by forsaking the LORD.”

God describes Israel’s unfaithfulness as “whoring” by turning away from Him. How does the metaphor of spiritual adultery in this passage deepen your understanding of the gravity of Israel’s idolatry and its impact on their covenant relationship with God?

The passage highlights Israel’s pursuit of other gods as a core sin. What does Hosea 1:2-8 suggest about the allure of idolatry for Israel, and how might this reflect the temptations that draw people away from God today?

God declares He will no longer show mercy or claim Israel as His people due to their persistent sin. How does this passage balance God’s judgment with His desire to confront Israel’s unfaithfulness, and what does it teach about the seriousness of sin?

Pause and Reflect: What are the ways you might be turning from God’s covenant love, and how can you heed His warning to return before judgment falls?

“Oh, how many professors are there that make a great profession of Christ, and yet secretly commit spiritual adultery with the world!” - Thomas Brooks

“When the heart goes a-whoring after the creature, it is a sad sign that it hath lost its God.” - John Flavel

Day 3

Featured Verse: Hosea 11:8-9 - “I am God and not a man, the Holy One in your midst, and I will not come in wrath.”

The vivid imagery of God’s heart “recoiling” and His compassion growing warm in verse 8 suggests intense divine emotion. How does this portrayal of God’s feelings deepen your understanding of His personal investment in His covenant people?

Verse 9 emphasizes God’s holiness as the basis for His decision not to destroy Israel completely. How does this passage illustrate the interplay between God’s holiness and His compassionate restraint in the face of Israel’s rebellion?

How might this passage challenge you to reflect on your own relationship with God, particularly in areas where you’ve strayed, and how does it inspire hope in His mercy?

Pause and Reflect: God’s heart aches with compassion for you, refusing to abandon you despite your rebellion. How does His merciful restraint challenge you to turn back to Him, knowing He longs to restore rather than destroy?

“Though God’s justice calls for vengeance, His compassion stays His hand for the sake of His elect.” - John Owen

“Because He is holy, God will not destroy utterly, but preserves a remnant for His name’s sake.” - Jeremiah Burroughs

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