Skip to content

The tone from God changes, starting in this chapter; and hope blooms on the horizon.

...continue reading "Hosea 11 (Israel and All of Us)"

God's making a final attempt to sway Israel's heart back to Him. He's given them the metaphor of the prophet and his unfaithful wife; and He has shown them "in court" their indictment and verdict. Now comes the response from the people.

...continue reading "Hosea 6 (Israel and Judah)"

Chapter 4 starts more like the other prophet books I've read so far. The Lord is bringing a legal case against the inhabitants of the land.

...continue reading "Hosea 4 (Israel and Judah)"

Hosea has a wife and three kids that all tell the tales of an Israel who has forsaken God and God has disowned, while still giving His longsuffering hope for the future.

...continue reading "Hosea 2 (Israel)"