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1 Let’s return to the Lord.
He has torn us to shreds,
but he will bandage our wounds
and make us well.
2 In two or three days
he will heal us
and restore our strength
that we may live with him.
3 Let’s do our best
to know the Lord.
His coming is as certain
as the morning sun;
he will refresh us like rain
renewing the earth
in the springtime.
4 People of Israel and Judah,
what can I do with you?
Your love for me disappears
more quickly
than mist
or dew at sunrise.
5 That’s why I slaughtered you
with the words
of my prophets.
That’s why my judgments blazed
like the dawning sun.
6 I’d rather for you to be faithful
and to know me
than to offer sacrifices.
7 At a place named Adam,
you betrayed me
by breaking our agreement.
8 Everyone in Gilead is evil;
your hands are stained
with the blood of victims.
9 You priests are like a gang
of robbers in ambush.
On the road to Shechem
you murder
and commit
other horrible crimes.
10 I have seen a terrible thing
in Israel—
you are unfaithful
and unfit to worship me.
11 People of Judah,
your time is coming too.
I, the Lord, would like to make
my nation prosper again.
Read Hosea 6:1-11 in context and/or in other translations on BibleGateway.com!
In this journal entry, Camden and Suzie talk about a message to the nation of Israel to repent and turn back to God. Also included is a warning for Judah to learn from Israel’s mistakes. What can we learn from these two historic nations?
Discussion Question: What stands out to you in this passage or from the thoughts we shared?