1. An eagle is over the house of the Lord (1-6)

The eagle stands for Assyria. The Assyrian invasion was imminent. This was God's hand of judgment on those who broke his covenant. Israel cried out to God for help too late. Jeroboam I had set up two calf idols and said, 'Here are your gods!' Every king who followed him continued this idolatry. Israel's history was a series of bloody coups d'etat (4).

2. Sow the wind, reap the whirlwind (7-10)

In time of crisis, Israel did not seek God's help, but sought the help of the super-power Assyria. They would be soon swallowed up in the Assyrian invasion.

3. Altars for sacrifice or for sinning? (11-14)

God is not pleased when his people worship him in their own way. He has taught us how to serve him in the Bible. We must remember our Maker, read his Book, and do what is right according to his standards. Doing it 'my way' leads to death.

Application: Lord, take the root of pride and the idol of selfishness from my heart and life.
One Word: Remember your Maker