Hosea 3 - Introduction
* The prophet enters into a new contract, representing the gracious manner in which God will again restore Israel under a new covenant.... [ Continue Reading ]
* The prophet enters into a new contract, representing the gracious manner in which God will again restore Israel under a new covenant.... [ Continue Reading ]
1-3 The dislike of men to true religion is because they love objects and forms, which allow them to indulge, instead of mortifying their lusts. How wonderful that a holy God should have good-will to those whose carnal mind is enmity against Him! Here is represented God's gracious dealings with the f... [ Continue Reading ]
4-5 Here is the application of the parable to Israel. They must long sit like a widow, stripped of all joys and honours; but shall at length be received again. Those that would seek the Lord so as to find him, must apply to Christ, and become his willing people. Not only are we to fear the Lord and... [ Continue Reading ]