Title: Death of a Nation (5)
Series: Hosea
Author: Robert Dawson
Text: Hosea 4:1-19
About 20 years ago an Illinois scientist uncovered what is believed to be the likely cause of Ludwig von Beethoven's, the great composer's, death after studying strands of Beethoven's hair. Dr. William Walsh of the Health Research Institute believes Beethoven's untimely death at the age of 57 and the physical pain, discomfort and even deafness he experienced over 25 years was due to lead poisoning.
Walsh found 100x the normal amount in the hair samples he tested.
The lead poisoning was most likely due to his swimming in and drinking water from mineral spas as an adult. Beethoven...
- Poisoned himself to death over a long period of time.
- Poisoned himself to death over a long period of time without knowing.
That is how the death of a nation/society occurs.
- The decline does not happen overnight. It happens over time.
- Their death, while self-inflicted, is not deliberate. It is unintentional.
As we continue to study the book of Hosea, the opening drama of Hosea and Gomer is completed. We will not hear any more about their story. However, its influence on Hosea's ministry will continue to be seen.
Here in Hosea 4, we transition into Hosea's spoken message, his prophecies against Israel. In this chapter he will reveal some factors that lead to the decline and death of a nation, the Northern Kingdom of Israel.
He will show us how they slowly poisoned themselves to death over the years...
Hosea 4.1-19 - Listen to the word of the Lord, you sons of Israel, Because the Lord has a case against the inhabitants of the land, For there is no faithfulness, nor loyalty, Nor knowledge of God in the land. 2 There is oath-taking, denial, murder, stealing, and adultery. They employ violence, so that bloodshed follows bloodshed. 3 Therefore the land mourns, And everyone who lives in it languishes Along with the animals of the field and the birds of the ...
Series: Hosea
Author: Robert Dawson
Text: Hosea 4:1-19
About 20 years ago an Illinois scientist uncovered what is believed to be the likely cause of Ludwig von Beethoven's, the great composer's, death after studying strands of Beethoven's hair. Dr. William Walsh of the Health Research Institute believes Beethoven's untimely death at the age of 57 and the physical pain, discomfort and even deafness he experienced over 25 years was due to lead poisoning.
Walsh found 100x the normal amount in the hair samples he tested.
The lead poisoning was most likely due to his swimming in and drinking water from mineral spas as an adult. Beethoven...
- Poisoned himself to death over a long period of time.
- Poisoned himself to death over a long period of time without knowing.
That is how the death of a nation/society occurs.
- The decline does not happen overnight. It happens over time.
- Their death, while self-inflicted, is not deliberate. It is unintentional.
As we continue to study the book of Hosea, the opening drama of Hosea and Gomer is completed. We will not hear any more about their story. However, its influence on Hosea's ministry will continue to be seen.
Here in Hosea 4, we transition into Hosea's spoken message, his prophecies against Israel. In this chapter he will reveal some factors that lead to the decline and death of a nation, the Northern Kingdom of Israel.
He will show us how they slowly poisoned themselves to death over the years...
Hosea 4.1-19 - Listen to the word of the Lord, you sons of Israel, Because the Lord has a case against the inhabitants of the land, For there is no faithfulness, nor loyalty, Nor knowledge of God in the land. 2 There is oath-taking, denial, murder, stealing, and adultery. They employ violence, so that bloodshed follows bloodshed. 3 Therefore the land mourns, And everyone who lives in it languishes Along with the animals of the field and the birds of the ...
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