The contents of the book may be summarized as follows. Therefore, for my own meditation and yours, i offer the following reflection on isaiah, the man and his message. Although the theme of judgement for apostasy runs through the book, it is interwoven by the golden strand of mercy and love ungers bible handbook. For the lectionary, july 24, 2016 it is very risky to read and discuss, let alone preach, the book of hosea. Redemption is the buying back of something you once owned through the payment of a ransom. Hosea began his mission in a period of prosperity, the last years of jeroboam ii 783743 b. Like the book of amos, the book of hosea is addressed to the people of the northern kingdom israel. The main theme within hosea is of gods judgement of a people who have abandoned him, yet his plan to forgive and restore them despite this.
Hosea, prophet to israel the gospel project for kids. Although both of these prophets had things to say about judah, they were mostly concerned about the loss of the ten tribes, who had been carried to assyria about 70120 years earlier. Each blessing or curse is based upon a corresponding type in the mosaic law. These are the first words god spoke to his prophet hosea. By them hosea expresses his deep woe over israels condition. Niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 28. Jose is one of the longer ones for 14 chapters, but. The gala reminded those in attendance this year is a pivotal one, especially here in the united states.
In the book of hosea, god uses the prophets real life experiences and circumstances namely his marriage to preach his message to the people of israel. In fact, in the book of hosea, god consistently inverts the message of the mosaic covenant, communicating to the northern tribes that through. Eventually landing in california, a man named michael hosea, obeys gods call to marry angel and from here on in the story unfolds gods love for us through michaels unconditional love for angel. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. Who is isaiah and why is his central message so critical. The meaning of his name, salvation, is the same as that of joshua cf. The driving theme of these books is the description and indictment of. A proverbs 31 woman mothers day scripture jeremiahjw on. The motifs chosen will depend largely on the interests and background of the selector. Perhaps all of these criteria should be used in determining the major motifs of hosea.
Redemption, lessons from the book of hosea lessons in. The god we encounter in amos is the same creator who made man in his image. God told hosea to marry gomer, who became a prostitute. In fact, isaiahs rallying cry served as the theme of hosea initiatives first life is beautiful gala held this past december. The most prominent concept in the early part of the book of hosea is harlotry. Hosea revealed little about his background, though his book of prophecy offers a few glimpses into his life. Why would he ask this of one of his special spokesman. The book of hosea was written in the northern kingdom of israel in the eighth century bc, during the reign of jeroboam ii 786746 bc. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government. Amos, like hosea, accuses israel of idolatry, but the main burden of his. The theme of this book is that of the latter days in hosea 3 45, that statement is made, clearly and plainly. The major themes in the book of amos judgment, injustice, lament, the sin of gods people, repentance are not easy subjects. Two major divisions in the book are recognized by nearly all. Hosea revealed little about his background, though his book of prophecy.
Alone now weve got some, you know kinda longer ones. Isaiah was a contemporary prophet, for both of them prophesied in the days of uzziah, ahaz, and hezekiah, kings of judah. However, the crux of the issue, the central theme around which gods controversy and hosea 4 is built upon, and the reason for gods contention with the priesthood was the lack of spiritual knowledge and understanding among the general populace. On the bright side, if you get these two down a little bit, hosea is going to make enough sense to you for you to absorb some of its raw and powerful poetic punch. The lord is sovereign and is able to raise up one nation against another in judgment amos 1. Its central theme is both infamous and unforgettable. The lord has yoked himself to israel in the most intimate way, likened to the most profound of human relationships. The theme of israels indifference to gods love is translated in. Theological themes in isaiah throughout isaiah, the lord is the primary player on the stage. Hosea chapter 1 kjv king james version 1 the word of the lord that came unto hosea, the son of beeri, in the days of uzziah, jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah, kings of judah, and in the days of jeroboam the son of joash, king of israel 2 the beginning of the word of the lord by hosea. It is our hope that this outline of hosea will assist you in your study of gods holy word his letter to you. He does not tolerate idolatry, which in reality is the worship of demons deut.
While other historical and cultural factors certainly add color to our reading of hosea, these two simply cannot be ignored if we are to grasp the essence of the books message. Chapter 14 closes with an appeal to true repentance. To explain that the turmoil of the northern kingdom was gods just judgment leading to exile and to assure gods people that a great restoration would take place after the exile. Repentance, therefore, becomes a prominent theme in hosea e. The central message of hosea is grounded in the fact that israel has violated its relationship with yahweh. Because the nation does not repent of its sins, it will suffer judgement. Hosea s name means salvation and he pictures christ as the healer of he backslider. Hosea with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
This outline and bibliography are offered with the prayer that they will enhance the study of the book of hosea for the busy pastor who must take time from an already busy schedule to make preparation for a weeks study in his church. During advent, we read a lot from the prophet isaiah. Hosea summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of hosea for bible study or sunday school lessons. These messages came in visions, oracles, dreams, parables, and the like. Admittedly the selection of the major motifs of any book is highly subjective. And the lord said to hosea, go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms. The second part of the book contains longish lamentations of hosea. God will take a rebellious and adulterous child israel and restore him to holiness through judgment.
He heals us with his love, as hosea says i led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love. The terrible truth about israels religious promiscuity and coming destruction is being played out in hoseas life for all to see. A number of accusations are made of israel by god in hosea including idolatory throughout the book, the people are shown to have ignored the command of exclusive worship of god, for example in hosea 8. Gods covenant was an everlasting one, he intended to see it carried out in this people. Title the title is derived from the main character and author of the book. The central character, angel, is sold into prostitution as a child. Hosea, the son of beeri, prophesied for quite some time, from 785 to 725 b.
The book of hosea is one of the most passionate of the minor prophets. Does he count the number of times each word is used and select the words. By turning away from the lord and by chasing after the foreign gods and the sinful practices of the foreign religions. As noted under themes, hosea has much to say concerning genuine repentance and gods forgiveness as well e. Book of hosea, the first of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, considered as one book, the twelve, in the jewish canon. The book reveals the personality of the prophet, an emotional man who in a moment could swing from violent anger to the deepest tenderness. Our online book of hosea trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top book of hosea quizzes.
Follow the example of the women at the empty tomb on. Its central theme is the redeeming love of god towards sinners. At the same time he shows the future ways of god with his people. How do we see gods character in the book of judges. What is the significance of the message of salvation proclaimed by the prophet. She had been unfaithful to her god and fickle in her love.
We can hardly read it without being gripped by the deep emotional and personal involvement of the prophet. Overview of the book of hosea reformed answers to bible. Throughout the book, the prophet speaks to the people of israel about the critical situation that developed during the. A comprehensive database of more than 10 book of hosea quizzes online, test your knowledge with book of hosea quiz questions. The book contains a series of blessings and curses announced for israel by god through hosea. The book of hosea depicts gods relationship with his people through a metaphor that occurs throughout the bible, though nowhere as strongly and pervasively as in hosea. See more ideas about book of hosea, word of god and bible verses. The book of hosea contains a number of yhwh prophecies and messages for both judah and northern israel samaria.
Some of those teachings pertain to the role of jesus christ in his life here on earth. Because he wanted to teach hosea, the nation of israel and all of us today a lesson we will not forget, a lesson that is painful yet joyous. Hosea is the only prophet of israel who left any written prophecies which were recorded during the later years of his life. Just as she turned away from hoseas love and care, so israel turned away from gods love and care for them. Redemption book of hosea chapters we need to have a clear understanding of the word redemption. Like amos, hosea was a prophet who was active in the northern kingdom of israel hosea also refers to israel as ephraim and samaria.
The prophets name means salvation, likely a reference to hosea s position in israel as a beacon of hope to those who would repent and turn to god because of his message. And like the book of amos, the book of hosea somehow made its way south to jerusalem where it was copied, edited, and preserved to serve as. According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets. Each of the issues with which he dealt is still with us to today, even though we live in a far more secular world than he ever could have continue reading who is isaiah and why is his central message so critical today. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. Book of hosea overview insight for living ministries. Hoshea holds out hope that if the people wholeheartedly repent and return, the upcoming devastation can still be avoided.
Hosea, a prophet from the northern kingdom, preached in his homeland, which he addresses as israel, jacob or, frequently, ephraim. The global message of hosea hosea in redemptive history. According to the superscription, hosea began his prophetic activity during the reign of jeroboam ii c. When god had a message for the people, he gave his message through the prophets. Hoseas name means salvation and he pictures christ as the healer of he backslider. Its gonna be you know its more than just a verse or two, but its not every single verse by any means you know we look in the book of hosea and you know just in. Its fourteen chapters contain both a warning concerning future events and an interpretation of these events meanings. Historical background of hoseaassyria steven hovater. The book of hosea was likely written between 755 and 725 b. Philo states that the name hosea means what sort of a person is this.
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