How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord is laid for your faith in his excellent word.

Welcome to Through the Bible.

I'm excited to get started as Dr. J. Vernon McGee introduces us to the fascinating Old Testament book of Hosea. It's primarily about a broken home.

Josea's tragic story is a model of God's broken heart for the nation of Israel.

Josea speaks to Israel from firsthand experience to warn them that they are breaking God's heart,

just as surely as his own family circumstances have broken his own. I'm Steve Schwetz,

and I'm glad that you're here as Dr. McGee deals with this uncomfortable subject passionately

and compassionately. So while you find your seat and get comfortable, I want to read a couple

letters that we've received

from fellow bible bus passengers who have written to share their family circumstances with us

a lease from india writes this my husband has been addicted to alcohol and he has gotten into trouble

many times in the past years he slept on roads and found himself in pathetic situations repeatedly.

I thought of leaving him, but I couldn't. Despite his drinking, I continued to help and serve him,

trying to guide him toward a better life. One day, while I was feeling depressed and flipping

through TV channels, I came across your program. Watching it brought peace to my heart.

The word spoken on the show enlightened me and offered me much-needed comfort.

I decided to call the prayer number provided during the program and shared everything about my life with the staff, who answered and prayed with me.

I've been praying for my husband for a year and a half, and slowly God has started to help my family.

Now my husband joins me every day when I watch the program. While doing so, he began to change. Gradually, he stopped

drinking and made a complete turn in his life. He is now clean and comes to church with me every Sunday.

This program not only changed my life, but also my husbands. Please continue to pray for us.

Wow, isn't God good?

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