Hosea 11:1-12

When Israel was a child, I loved him,and out of Egypt I called my son.2 Israel called to the Egyptianseven as Israel was leaving them.They kept sacrificing to the Baalsand burning offerings to idols.3 It was I who taught Ephraim to walk,taking them by the hand,but they never knew that I healed them.4 I led them with human cords,with ropes of love. 9 I will not vent the full fury of my anger;I will not turn back to destroy Ephraim.For I am God and not man,the Holy One among you;I will not come in rage.10 They will follow the LORD;he will roar like a lion.When he roars,his children will come trembling from the west.11 They will be roused like birds from Egyptand like doves from the land of Assyria.Then I will settle them in their homes.This is the LORD’s declaration.12 Ephraim surrounds me with lies,the house of Israel, with deceit.Judah still wanders with Godand Zeboiim?I have had a change of heart;my compassion is stirred!9 I will not vent the full fury of my anger;I will not turn back to destroy Ephraim.For I am God and not man,the Holy One among you;I will not come in rage.10 They will follow the LORD;he will roar like a lion.When he roars,his children will come trembling from the west.11 They will be roused like birds from Egyptand like doves from the land of Assyria.Then I will settle them in their homes.This is the LORD’s declaration.12 Ephraim surrounds me with lies,the house of Israel, with deceit.Judah still wanders with Godand is faithful to the holy ones.

UP, IN, OUT 

UP: Looking up at God - what does this text say about God?  

IN: The Holy Spirit ministers to us. What can we receive from this passage?

OUT: How can we use this text to pray out on behalf of others?