Christ Church Bentonville

The Love of the Father (Hosea 9-11)

To this point, the relationship between God and His people had been described as a marriage, with God being the faithful husband and His people being the unfaithful wife.  But here the relationship is described as one between God, who is a loving father, and His people, who were an ungrateful and rebellious son.

The Danger of Self-Reliance (Hosea 8)

Whether in times of joy or sadness, or in seasons of adversity or prosperity, Christ alone is the One upon whom we should call and the One upon whom we should depend.

No Escape, Only Rescue (Hosea 5-7)

Today, the Lord still desires for us to earnestly seek Him, and the evidence of our earnestness is the same as it was for Israel. 

A Supreme Court Case: Jehovah vs. Israel (Hosea 4)

Hosea 4 is a warning to us all to repent of our sins and turn to Christ, because those who obstinately continue in sin walk directly into judgment, but all who turn in faith to Christ will not receive judgment but everlasting life.

Love Is A Verb (Hosea 3)

Hosea's goal was Gomer's reformation and their marriage’s restoration.  And we know that because they were meant to be a picture that pointed to something greater.

A Love That Won't Let Go (Hosea 2:2-23)

The Lord warned Israel.  He disciplined them as well.  He also sought to affectionately woo them back to Him.

An Unfaithful Wife (Hosea 1:2-2:1)

The relationship between Hosea and Gomer was to be a real-time drama that symbolized and pointed to the faithlessness of Israel and the faithfulness of God who is the God of the guilty.

What Do You Know (1 John 5:13-21)

If knowledge is power, and safety, and happiness (h/t Thomas Jefferson), then knowing Jesus is the greatest power, and safety, and happiness. John closes his letter with reminders of what he wants Christians to know.

The Spirit, The Water, and The Blood (1 John 5:6-12)

Do you believe John's testimony that has been confirmed by God's three-fold testimony of the Spirit, the water, and the blood?

Overcoming the World (1 John 5:1-5)

Our faith is not in our assurances.  Our faith is in Jesus.  We should be encouraged by them, but our eyes should remain on Him.  Our faith is a victorious faith because the object of that faith is victorious Savior. 

The Power of Love - Reprise (1 John 4:7-21)

How do we know we know God and that we are in fellowship with Him?  John says it's not up for debate.  We know if we love one another.

Truth Matters (1 John 4:1-6)

The previous passage stressed the importance of loving one another.  The passage that follows will stress loving one another.  This passage in between the two stresses the importance of the truth.