Everyday Truth with Kurt Skelly

Thursday, June 13 | The good ‘ole days are gone. (Hosea 9:10-13)

Hosea 9:10-13

In today's episode, we learn how God viewed His past relationship with His people. They were a pleasant and joyful refreshment to Him, and His memories of them were fond. But they unwisely left God and brought horrible consequences upon themselves. Now, they were doing the exact same thing!

Wednesday, June 12 | See it before it gets here! (Hosea 9:5-9)

Hosea 9:5-9

One of the jobs of a spiritual leader is to be a watchman. Because of his own walk with God and knowledge of God’s Word, he has a vantage point that others do not have. He can see things on the horizon that others cannot see. With diligence and boldness, he must be willing to warn those around him about the impending danger.

Tuesday, June 11 | Wipe that smile off your face! (Hosea 9:1-4)

Hosea 9:1-4

We all love to experience economic blessings—the pay raise at work, the strong stock market, the fertile garden, etc. During Hosea’s day, Israel was experiencing all kinds of great economic blessings. So then why would God tell the people not to rejoice in them and for them? Had they not come from God? Isn’t joy appropriate in those situations? 

Monday, June 10 | Dumb donkeys make dumb decisions! (Hosea 8:9-14)

Hosea 8:9-14

Deer hunters understand that a buck will make risky and dangerous choices when he is on the prowl for a doe. The “rut” season is the best time to hunt because the otherwise cautious deer will put himself in a vulnerable place. God likened the nation of Israel to a dumb donkey who ventured alone into a very dangerous place!

Nehemiah 7 | Now What? | Weekend Pulpit

Nehemiah 7

from the series "When God Interrupts Your Life"

Friday, June 7 | Sowing the Wind and Reaping the Whirlwind! (Hosea 8:6-8)

Hosea 8:6-8

Small bad decisions will create a tornado of consequence eventually. Israel learned this the hard way. They sowed the wind; i.e., they made seemingly insignificant evil choices over a long period of time. But those choices—all put together—created a whirlwind of hurt and despair.

Thursday, June 6 | Knowing God is more than knowing about God. (Hosea 8:1-5)

Hosea 8:1-5

The people of Israel claimed to know God. When the consequences of their sin caught up with them, they protested that they couldn’t possibly deserve such calamity—they know God! But the colossal mistake they made was this: knowing God is a lot different than merely knowing about God.

Wednesday, June 5 | Crooked bows shoot off-target arrows! (Hosea 7:8-14)

Hosea 7:8-14

Your likelihood to hit a target’s bullseye is only as good as the accuracy of the weapon you choose to use. If the barrel on the rifle is bent, the bullet will not fly straight. If the bow is crooked, the arrow will miss the mark. God called Israel a “crooked bow” who missed the mark. How so? Listen in!

Tuesday, June 4 | God has a good memory! (Hosea 7:1-7)

Hosea 7:1-7

The people of Hosea’s day were not considering that God remembered everything they did. In fact, their sins had surrounded them! If God remembers our sins, then there can be no hope for any of us, right? Wrong! Because God has also provided a way by which He can forget our sins!

Monday, June 3 | God wants your heart, not your “impressive” religious exercises! (Hosea 6:1-11)

Hosea 6:1-11

In this chapter, Hosea assumes the role of an encourager. He has already carefully conveyed the primarily negative message of God’s displeasure and coming judgment. Now he pleads with the people to “return to the Lord.” The God who is judging you is doing so in love! He wants to heal and restore you. Come back!