By David Faust Recently I talked with a young woman who visited our church at the invitation of her friend. She was curious about what it means to become a Christian, so I talked with her about Jesus. After explaining about his death on the cross, I said, “And three days later, he came back […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What is the most joyful wedding and reception you’ve attended? What made it so good? Read John 2:1-12. 2. Imagine you were one of the servants who witnessed this entire event. What would you discuss with your fellow servants later? 3. How did the water in the pots remind people […]
Questions and Activities for Small Groups By Michael C. Mack 1. Who gave you your name? What does it mean? Who, if anyone, are you named after? Read Hosea 1:1-11. 2. If you had been a neighbor or family member of Hosea, how would you have reacted to his marriage and to the naming of […]
By David Faust Hosea had it rough. God commanded him to marry a promiscuous woman. Sometime later, after she bore three children, Hosea’s wife, Gomer, reverted to her old ways and fell into the arms of another man. Now it was time for another difficult command. The Lord told Hosea, “Go, show your love to […]
Devotional thoughts on Hosea 1:1-11 By Elizabeth Matko I used every trick in the book when I was potty training my first daughter. Once, I even moved her potty chair into the living room where she was watching TV. Even though the chair was right beside her, she still chose to wet her training pants! […]
