COME: Let Us Return to the Lord

Speaker: Pastor Marty Voltz
Scripture: Hosea 6:1-6
Series: COME

As one reads through the Old Testament, it quickly becomes apparent that God is almost constantly extending an invitation to His people to "return" to Him. That His people need this invitation over and over again speaks of their fickleness. That He extends it again and again speaks of His steadfast love.

  1. The invitation to "Come, return to the Lord," is extended to God's people during seasons of unfaithfulness (see chapter 5).
  2. The invitation to "Come, return to the Lord," carries with it the promise that it is not too late to experience His mercy (vv. 2-3).
  3. The invitation to "Come, return to the Lord," is an invitation to revival/restoration (v. 2).
    1. National revival
    2. Church revival
    3. Personal revival
  4. The invitation to "Come, return to the Lord," requires that we forsake everything else and pursue Him (vv. 3a, 4-5).
  5. A genuine response to the invitation to "Come, return to the Lord," will show itself in:
    1. Right relationships with others (v. 6).
    2. A constant pursuit of God's will (v. 6).

Response: "TODAY, IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS!"

Posted on September 22, 2013 by EFCCL and filed under COME and tagged Marty Voltz.