HOSEA 8

THE ISRAELITES TRUST ON THEIR OWN STRENGTH + FORGET GOD 

The Israelites claim to know God, but their actions reveal otherwise. They appoint leaders and rulers without seeking God’s guidance. Instead of worshiping Him, they turn to man-made idols of silver and gold. God declares that He will destroy the golden calf they revered in Samaria. He will remember Israel’s sins and punish them for their iniquity, as they have forgotten their Creator and turned away from Him.