Rescued from a

Desperate SituationHosea 2:2-23

6/8/2010 1

God’s purpose is to turn His

wandering spouse back towards

faithful relationship with Him.

The Groom,

because He loves the bride,

confronts her and warns her

of serious consequences ahead.

To get the attention

of the wayward bride,

the Groom employs

continuous, consistent, firm, fair, loving punishment.

RELATIONSHIP

CONFRONTATION

CORRECTION

DESPERATION

What makes God cry?

Does that break your heart too?

RELATIONSHIP

CONFRONTATION

CORRECTION

DESPERATION

CONFESSION

REPENTANCE

After the bride is humbled

and separated from all rivals,

the Groom will begin again

to woo her heart.

• Spend quiet time alone with

God – just listening.

• Take God’s offer of a way out.

• Recommit yourself to loving

only One.

The bride and the Groom

are reconnected

in a faithful, loving relationship.

• Enjoy the blessings of a

fresh, personal knowledge of

God.

• Allow God to grow you within a

merciful, intimate relationship.

RELATIONSHIP

CONFRONTATION

CORRECTION

DESPERATION

CONFESSION

RELATIONSHIP

REPENTANCE

RESTORATION

Have you FORGOTTEN your

commitment to God?

Is your Groom trying to get your

ATTENTION?

Will you RETURN to exclusive

faithfulness to Him today?