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Hosea 5:15 · KJV

"I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early."

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Passage Context

13When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound, then went Ephraim to the Assyrian, and sent to king Jareb: yet could he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound.
14For I will be unto Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the house of Judah: I, even I, will tear and go away; I will take away, and none shall rescue him.
15I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does returning to God mean for you?

2

How do you acknowledge your mistakes in your relationship with God?

3

When have you felt distant from God, and how did you respond?

Life Application

repentance

Make a habit of reflecting on your actions and seeking God's forgiveness regularly.

relationship

Consider how you can deepen your relationship with God through prayer and seeking His presence.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

This verse teaches the importance of acknowledging one's sins and seeking God, a message that Jesus also emphasized in His ministry.

See also: Matthew 7:7

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