Realizing that sin is a big problem

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HOSEA HIGHLIGHTS 5 PROBLEMS

The sins of the priests (Hosea 6:6-10)

Israel’s sins are preventing their restoration as God’s people (Hosea 6:11-7:2)

Political corruption (Hosea 7:3-7)

Turning to pagans for help (Hosea 7:8-12)

God’s lament over Israel (Hosea 7:13-16)

The long list of sins

ACCEPTING THE DIAGNOSIS OF OUR SIN PROBLEM

We need to be reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:20; Mark 10:45)

People often don’t see their need for a Savior (2 Corinthians 4:4)

HELPING PEOPLE REALIZE THEIR SIN AND NEED

Identify specific sins (Romans 7:7b)

Nice people vs good people (Matthew 22:37; Romans 3:10, 23)

The holiness of God (1 Timothy 1:15)

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We are sinners saved by God’s amazing grace