Part 2 of a study of Jesus' response to the accusations made against His disciples in the grain field one Sabbath. This lesson is primarily applications from the textual study…
Jesus' disciples were accused of violating the Sabbath in the grain field. Speaking to some of the same people who were in Matthew's house (Matthew 9), Jesus returns to Hosea's…
The first time that Jesus cited Hosea's words was in the home of Matthew, when He was criticized for eating with sinners. How do Hosea's words apply then and now?…
Two times, Jesus quoted Hosea 6:6. To understand His point, we need to understand Hosea's point. The better we understand the people to whom Hosea spoke, the better equipped we…
Man often doubts, denies, exaggerates, and neglects God’s mercy all of which have serious consequences. That puts a great responsibility on each of us, to not only guard ourselves but also to watch for one another and our families.
As distrust and turmoil continue, doubt, even about God’s mercy, may be growing in us or others. Before doubt turns to denial, let’s spotlight the flaws of it. When we doubt God’s mercy, we often overlook. . .
Part 2, on the common pairing of "mercy and truth" (lovingkindness and faithfulness)
Several times in the Old Testament the words "mercy and truth" are paired together (some versions translate them as "lovingkindness and faithfulness"). Why do these two words often appear together? What do they have in common? What do they tell us about God and ourselves?