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Day 324 of reading the Holy Bible in 365 days.

1 Peter 3. The apostle speaks of submission, and it is mutual, both for husbands and wives, joint heirs with Christ. We are called to be a blessing, even during suffering for doing right, “be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.” Remember Christ’s suffering and our redemption through his death and resurrection. Remember also Noah; 8 in all were saved to new life.

Hosea 13. The LORD showed His anger and there was to be be judgment on Israel.

Hosea 14. God promised that when Israel repented it would be restored.

Day 323 of reading the Holy Bible in 365 days.

1 Peter 2:11-25. For the Lord’s sake submit to all government (even the Romans) and to your masters (employers).

Hosea 10. Because of Israel’s sin it will be taken into captivity.

Hosea 11. Yet, God will show His love for Israel.

Hosea 12. God gave His charge against Ephraim.

Day 322 of reading the Holy Bible in 365 days.

1 Peter 2:1-10. Keep on growing in the word as you draw near to Jesus Christ, the chosen stone, You are His true chosen people, “ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people“, having received mercy.

Hosea 7. God continues to bemoan the iniquity of Ephraim and Judah.

Hosea 8. Because of Israel’s apostasy this prophesy was fulfilled: “For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind:“

Hosea 9. The prophesy said Israel will be judged because of its sin.

Day 321 of reading the Holy Bible in 365 days.

1 Peter 1:13-25. The apostle Paul was telling the believers they must be holy, having been regenerated (translated: born again) and redeemed by Jesus Christ, the risen Savior, all of it foreordained before the foundation of the world.

Hosea 3. God told Hosea to reconcile with his wife, and so Israel will return to God.

Hosea 4. God gave His charge against Israel because of Israel’s Idolatry.

Hosea 5. God proclaimed judgment on Israel, Ephraim and Judah.

Hosea6. God called Ephraim and Judah to repentance, for He required mercy; not sacrifice.

Day 320 of reading the Holy Bible in 365 days.

1 Peter 1:1-12. The apostle Paul was greeting his fellow elect pilgrims scattered among the nations

and reminded them of their heavenly inheritance, as they were living before God their Father.

Hosea 1. God told Hosea to marry a harlot. She gave birth to three children, given negative sounding names. In spite of this God promises the restoration of Israel.

Hosea 2 tells of God’s unfaithful people, how they are punished and restored, and finally to be shown unmerited mercy.

Psalm 115 through Psalm 118 are part of the Hallel (praise) Psalms and are sung after the Passover meal. Psalm 115 gives praise that the Lord is our help and shield. Not so the heathens, their idols are worthless.

Psalm 116. The Lord heard my prayers, I will pay my vow of gratitude with the sacrifice of praise.

November 20: Reading the Holy Bible in a year.