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Hosea
Yahweh's loyal love confronts Israel's unfaithfulness
Old Testament · Minor Prophets
Summary
Hosea was a prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel. He began his ministry during the reign of Jeroboam Ii - a time of prosperity and peace. As a result of their ease, society became corrupt. They followed three pagan religious systems and were led in these by their priests.
Outline
Illustration: The Unfaithful Wife
Chapters 1-3| Historical Background | 1:1 | |
| The Family | 1:2-2:1 | His marriage - 1:2-3 His children - 1:4-2:1 |
| The Wife | 2:2-23 | Condition and correction - 2:2-13 Restoration - 2:14-23 |
| The Husband | 3:1-5 | Past love demonstrated - 3:1-3 Future love promised - 3:4-5 |
Interpretation: The Unfaithful People
Chapters 4-14| First cycle of warning | 4-11:11 | Her Sinful Condition Presented - 4-7 Her Judgment Announced - 8-10 His Faithful Love Offered - 11:1-11 |
| Second cycle of warning | 11:12-14:9 | Her Sinful Condition Presented - 11:12-13:6 Her Judgment Announced - 13:7-16 |
| His Invitation to Return | 14:1-3 | |
| His Promise to Restore | 14:4-8 | |
| His Warning to the Wise | 14:9 |
Resources
Audio Lessons
Part 1: hosea