Biblical Reading and Reflections: August 11th (Hosea 9 & John 11:45-57)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Cruel Snare of the People
The corruption of the people is compared with the story of gibea. For their sin, they would face an utter end. Their glory would utterly forsake them. Flying away like a bird, israel would wither down into its very roots. If only they had a miscarrying womb and dry breasts, they would not be bringing up children only to see them brutally slain before their eyes by the assyrians. Ephraim's beginnings were lovingly planted in a meadow in the very best conditions. But now the nation fallen so far that its children will be led out to the slaughter.
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