About this video

• Video Title: Sunday Morning Ministry - Sept. 21, 2025 - Scott Kember
• Channel: Sarnia Gospel Hall
• Speakers: Scott Kember
• Duration: 00:15:33

Overview

This video features Scott Kember delivering a Sunday morning ministry message. He delves into the Book of Hosea, specifically chapter 13, and its historical context within the divided kingdom of Israel. Kember discusses the consequences of idolatry and apostasy, drawing parallels to contemporary life and emphasizing the importance of repentance and focusing on God.

Key takeaways

• Historical Context of Hosea: The message explores Hosea 13 within the historical backdrop of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, highlighting the reigns of Kings Ahaz and Hoshea, and the consequences of their actions and the nation's idolatry.
• The Introduction of Idolatry: The speaker traces the introduction of idolatry in Israel back to Jeroboam's creation of golden calves, which persisted for centuries and contributed to the nation's downfall.
• Consequences of Idolatry: Kember emphasizes that idolatry leads to spiritual decay, destruction, and disaster, as seen in the fate of Israel.
• Personal Idolatry: The message encourages self-reflection on modern-day idols such as comforts, material possessions, money, social life, affirmation, politics, sports, social media, and even children, when they become predominant in our lives.
• Repentance and Restoration: The video highlights the path to restoration through repentance, returning to God, and offering the "sacrifice of our lips" by speaking of God's goodness and promises, and by actively listening to and observing God and Jesus Christ.

The video explains that during the time of the prophecy in Hosea chapter 13, the kingdom of Israel was ruled by King Hoshea, and the kingdom of Judah was ruled by King Ahaz. Both kings are described as not being good. The speaker also provides a broader historical timeline, mentioning King Saul, King David, and King Solomon, noting that the nation of Israel was united under Solomon. After Solomon's death, his son Rehoboam's unwise counsel led to a split in the nation, with 10 tribes forming the kingdom of Israel and two tribes remaining with Judah.

Here is a possible speaker's outline based on the message:

I. Introduction: The Importance of Weekly Remembrance and the Book of Hosea A. The pattern of meeting weekly to remember the Lord Jesus and partake in communion. B. Personal experiences of coming to the Lord's table with a "cold heart" or distracted mind, and how His presence can reignite faith. C. Introduction to the Book of Hosea and its relevance.

II. The Historical Context: Israel's Downfall (Hosea 13:1-3) A. The state of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah during Hosea's time. 1. King Ahaz in Judah (described as a "total wreck"). 2. King Hoshea in Israel (not a good king). B. The historical progression: 1. The unified kingdom under Saul, David, and Solomon. 2. The division of the kingdom under Rehoboam due to increased taxation. 3. Jeroboam's establishment of the Northern Kingdom (Israel) with idolatry. C. The introduction of idolatry: Jeroboam's golden calves. 1. Echoes of the golden calf incident during Moses' time. 2. Corporate idolatry in Israel. D. The persistence of sin: 1. Mention of Jehu's purge of Baal worship but failure to remove Jeroboam's calves. 2. The continued impact of these idols generations later (referenced in Hosea 13:2). 3. The people's continued worship of idols ("kiss the calves").

III. The Message of Judgment: "Israel, Thou Hast Destroyed Thyself" (Hosea 13:9) A. Both kings of Israel and Judah doing evil in the sight of God. B. God's message through the prophet Hosea. C. The consequence of sin: self-destruction through idolatry.

IV. Modern Application: Idolatry in Our Lives A. Identifying personal idols: 1. Comforts, material things, money, large savings accounts. 2. Social life, affirmation from others. 3. Politics, sports, social media. 4. Children (when they become predominant). B. The danger of these idols: spiritual decay and destruction.

V. The Hope of Restoration: God's Promise (Hosea 13:9b, 14) A. "But in thee is thine help. I will be thy king." B. God's readiness to heal and restore. C. God's ransom and redemption from death and the grave (Hosea 13:14).

VI. The Call to Action: Repentance and Sacrifice of Lips (Hosea 14:1-2) A. "Oh Israel, return unto the Lord thy God." B. The Christian life as a life of repentance. C. What to "take with us" when returning to God: 1. Not material sacrifices, but our words. 2. "Say unto him, Take away all iniquity..." 3. "So will we render the calves of our lips." (Hosea 14:2) D. The sacrifice God desires: the fruits of our lips.

VII. Conclusion: Living Free from Idols A. The example of Ephraim's future declaration: "What have I to do any more with idols?" (Hosea 14:8) B. The source of freedom from idols: listening to and observing God and Jesus Christ. C. A call to the current generation: 1. Young men, fathers, husbands, grandfathers, uncles leading their homes. 2. A warning not to introduce anything that will cause future destruction. 3. The importance of standing for truth and enjoying a "goodly heritage." D. Final encouragement: Reflect on God's goodness and promises.

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