Hosea
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Hosea uses the prophet's marriage to an unfaithful wife as a picture of God's relationship with Israel. It powerfully illustrates God's steadfast love and His desire for Israel to return to covenant faithfulness.
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Did You Know?
- God commanded Hosea to marry a prostitute as a living parable
- His marriage illustrated God's love for unfaithful Israel
- His children's names were prophetic judgments
- Contains 'I drew them with cords of love' (11:4)
- Hosea bought back his wife from slavery - a picture of redemption
- His ministry lasted about 38 years
- Matthew quotes Hosea: 'Out of Egypt have I called my son'
- One of the most emotional prophetic books
- Prophesied during the last days of the northern kingdom
- The book alternates between judgment and restoration