Title the title is derived from the main character and author of the book. The gavel sounds, and hosea pushes forward to buy his wife. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Its fourteen chapters contain both a warning concerning future events and an interpretation of these events meanings. Philo states that the name hosea means what sort of a person is this. A sermon on the rocky love story of hosea and gomer modern day setting of the story provided by allan r. And his name is related to the name joshua, which means salvation. The book of hosea was written by the prophet whose name it bears. May 10, 2017 the book of hosea niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 28 duration. The book of hosea is a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet its a difficult story.
That is how one feels when one first reads the story of hosea and gomer. The study of the book of hosea is timely for the people of god in the last half of the. On the surface, the language of chapter 2 is conveyed in strictly human terms. Both wives failed miserably at faithfulness, but god and hosea show us a love without conditions. Hosea with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of hosea illustrates that no one is beyond the offer of our forgiveness because no one sits outside gods offer of. Often, we do not recognize the derivation of these bible names, but this prophets name would be joseph in english. Resist the temptation to turn hosea into a topical series on love. It is mentioned three times in the remainder of the book. The book of hosea stands first in the division of the bible called the book of the twelve in the apocrypha cf. Hosea began his mission in a period of prosperity, the last years of jeroboam ii 783743 b. At the same time he shows the future ways of god with his people. The oldest girl taught school, volunteered at the womens mission, and went to church every sunday.
It comes from the same hebrew root hoshea as the names joshua and jesus. Apr 24, 2020 the book of hosea describes hoseas marriage to gomer and its prophetic meaning for israel. As the reader of the book of hosea moves from interpreting to preaching, unresolved and highly debated issues are wisely set aside pain and hope together, john c. Book of hosea overview insight for living ministries. Hosea and gomera sermon about the love of god steven hovater. Chapters 414 give excerpts from hosea s preaching of grace and judgment leading up to the fall of israel in 722 bc. So he went and took gomer the daughter of diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. The book of hosea illustrates that no one is beyond the offer of our forgiveness because no one sits outside gods offer of forgiveness. There are two unequal sections in the book of hosea, composed of chapters and 414.
Unfailing love changes everything video rent by jennifer rothschild includes 7 individual, rent sessions from the womens bible study. The relationship between hosea and gomer acts as a divine drama that shows the depth of gods love for us. Hosea revealed little about his background, though his book of prophecy offers a few glimpses into his life. Jun 19, 2011 this interpretation of hoseas story is well written and gives a cogent voice to a common homiletic approach to this subject. Chapters are so powerful and personal that i want to walk through them with you and make some brief comments and applications as. Introduction we have in the book of hosea one of the most arresting revelations of the real nature of sin, and one of the clearest interpretations of the strength of the divine love. Chapter 14 closes with an appeal to true repentance. 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. But in contrast to song of solomons illustrations of godly love and devotion, the prophet described gomers adultery as an overt. Constables notes on hosea 2020 edition interpreters that if hosea had come from the southern kingdom, he too would have been identified as coming from the southern kingdom.
Hosea wanted to see gomer restored to his side as his faithful wife. According to the book, the apostasy of the people was rampant, having turned away from god in order to serve both the calves of jeroboam and baal, a canaanite god. In the book of hosea, god asks a prophet to marry a prostitute and he continues to love her in spite of her adultery and unfaithfulness. Hosea overview spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Hosea, an oldtestament prophet, preached his own life message using his marriage as the sermon illustration.
Hosea was a young preacher in the nation of israel, the northern kingdom, and he was a. As an account full of harsh judgment unfolds, we find in its midst a rare gem. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. 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. And somebody else said, well, ill give you fifteen pieces of silver and a homer of barley. More than just a commentary or sermon illustration book, the posb brings together sermon points, life application, supporting scripture, as well as fullyresearched and engaging commentary all on one page, along with the actual text. The marital life of hosea and his wife, gomer, provide the rich metaphor which clarifies the themes of the book. This book is literally a message of salvation to a spiritually bankrupt people. Hosea 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The second part of the book contains longish lamentations of hosea. Hosea said, ill give you fifteen pieces and a homerandahalf of barley. Love her as the lord loves the israelites, though they turn to other gods and offer cakes of raisin. The book of hosea describes hosea s marriage to gomer and its prophetic meaning for israel. Three major themes are reflected in the book of hosea.
One day word came by way of the grapevine gossips that gomer had been deserted by her lover. Hosea was a man, but he was a man god used to speak through. His passion for his faithless people is in a category of its own. Unfortunately, in many churches public reading of the bible is little more than homiletical throat clearing before the sermon. Hosea prophesied during a dark and melancholic era of israels history, the period of the northern kingdoms decline and fall in the 8th century bc. Be that as it may, the sermons here are freely given to those who wish to use them for the glory of god. The mission of sermonindex is the preservation and propogation of classical vintage preaching and the. Chapters 410 contain a series of oracles, or prophetic sermons, showing. What we see in the prophecy of hosea are the last dew swirls as the kingdom of israel goes down the drain. In this book, hosea accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god and warns them of the tragic consequences to follow.
This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of amos. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. For it is time to seek the lord until he comes and sends righteousness upon you like rain. Throughout the book, the prophet speaks to the people of israel about the critical situation that developed during the. Oct 08, 2015 the book of hosea from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 28 please note we have slowed the speed of the orig. Jeremiah and hosea are the two prophets who emphasize the backsliding of gods people. No one can read the story of hosea without realizing the agony of his heart. The book of hoseaits a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet its a difficult story. Excellent sermon from hosea 4 this past sunday, bart, preached an excellent sermon from hosea 4 that was very convicting and encouraging. Some of the early continue reading outline of hosea.
While i really appreciate the head long dive into the indescribable depths of gods love, grace and mercy, i must confess, i find this perspective two dimensional and lacking in regards to the multifaceted manifold wisdom of god. It is our hope that this outline of hosea will assist you in your study of gods holy word his letter to you. But in contrast to song of solomons illustrations of godly love and devotion, the prophet described gomers adultery as an overt depiction of israels unfaithfulness toward god. During the prophetic ministry of hosea, judah and israel were in a pitiful spiritual condition read more. Throughout the book, hosea will show us that salvation is found in turning to the lord and away from our sin. Not only does the book of hosea provide an example of gods love to a people who have left god behind, but it also shows us what forgiveness and restoration look like in a close relationship. And if he was right that all the world loves a lover, then the best loved book in the entire bible should be the prophecy of the prophet hosea. And the lord said to hosea, go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms.
He makes a treaty with assyria and sends olive oil to egypt. Hoseas love betrayal and judgement by chris appleby if youre familiar with the story of les miserables. The book of hosea kjv audio bible full by alexander. The book of hosea kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 28 duration. The book of hosea represents gods last gracious effort to plug the drain. Study guide for hosea 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Hosea 3 is read earlier in service by a teenager as i read and studied this passage of scripture, i felt like it needed to be. Edification topics we first read a lamenting truth spoken from the mouth of the prophet hosea, my people perish for a lack of knowledge. During the days of hoseas ministry, israel was a very prosperous nation materially. Hebrew bible 4q166 septuagint latin vulgate wycliffe version king james version american standard version world english version.
The bible often is read poorly in our church services. There is some evidence that he was still preaching in the turbulent final years of the. Hosea was the prophet to the northern kingdom at the time of captivity, as jeremiah was the prophet to the southern kingdom at the time of its captivity. Go, take yourself a wife of harlotry and children of harlotry, for the land has committed great harlotry by departing from the lord. Hosea, a prophet from the northern kingdom, preached in his homeland, which he addresses as israel, jacob or, frequently, ephraim. Hosea tells of gods kesed love for his unlovable people, paralleled by hosea s kesed love for his unlovable wife.
Chapters 414 give excerpts from hoseas preaching of grace and judgment leading up to the fall of israel in 722 bc. She had sold herself into slavery and had hit bottom. I wanted to put his manuscript up here on the blog and encourage those who didnt hear it to either read it here or check out the audio on the sermon tab of our website. If you decide to preach this book you need to be prepared. Gunther in the book, believers church bible commentary. Hosea concludes his lesson on covenant faithfulness 6. May they prove a blessing and a help in your work as a preacher of the inerrant, infallible word of the living god. The book of hosea kjv audio holy bible high quality and. It also explains issues such as hosea being instructed to marry a prostitute, gods jealousy, gods love and grace. Amos was from tekoa, a small town in judah about 6 miles south of bethlehem and 11 miles from jerusalem. As an account full of harsh judgment unfolds, we find in its midst a rare and pure gem. By them hosea expresses his deep woe over israels condition. The family of hosea when the lord began to speak by hosea, the lord said to hosea.
The book of hosea offers a reverse image of that scenario. I want to give a brief overview of what god is showing us in the book of hosea in four points of exposition and application. Kjv, alternate versions, hebrew text with concordance, commentaries. Worse still, as hosea has already pointed out, these times of sacrificial offerings have been occasions of cultic prostitution, drunkenness, and the honoring of pagan gods 4. The meaning of his name, salvation, is the same as that of joshua cf. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Sermons from faithful word baptist church kjv bible. Like the book of amos, the book of hosea is addressed to the people of the northern kingdom israel. Niv or, as the latter is sometimes translated, flagons of wine kjv. And he believed that god was great enough to do it. Hosea 1 king james version kjv 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.
As the reader of the book of hosea moves from interpreting to preaching, unresolved. The book of hosea is one of the books of the hebrew bible. This however will only be fulfilled in the time of the end. Check back in the future for more independent, fundamental, king james bible only baptist preaching. Hosea was instructed by god to marry a certain woman and experience with her a domestic life which was a dramatization of the sin and unfaithfulness of israel. Bible reading offers the widest scope for the enrichment of public worship, and it is a great pity.