THE OBJECT LESSON OF HOSEA'S FAMILY -- Hosea Two -- The terrible unfaithfulness of Hosea's wife, Gomer, is a picture of Israel's unfaithfulness to God. Israel had turned to other gods just as Gomer had turned to other men. God had looked upon Israel as His people pictured in the name of the son Am... [ Continue Reading ]
_PLEAD WITH YOUR MOTHER TO DO RIGHT-- HOSEA 2:1-5:_ Through the years of the Jewish nation there were always some that were godly people. These righteous ones were to say let your brothers be called "Ammi" or "My People" and your sisters be called "Ruhamah" or "Shown Mercy." Today those that are Chr... [ Continue Reading ]
_ISRAEL REFUSED TO THANK AND HONOR GOD -- HOSEA 2:6-13:_ God promised that He would make the path of His unfaithful people rough and very hard to take. They had used blessings given them by God to serve Baal. Many today claim to serve God yet follow false religions practices. God cut Israel off beca... [ Continue Reading ]
_TROUBLE BROUGHT HOPE TO ISRAEL -- HOSEA 2:14-17:_ This begins the beautiful picture of God alluring His people back. As a wronged husband that was willing to forgive his unfaithful wife God would receive back a penitent Israel. If it is your desire to serve God He will receive you back. If it is yo... [ Continue Reading ]
_THOU ART MY PEOPLE, SAITH GOD -- HOSEA 2:18-23:_ When God allowed His people back He also blessed and protected the land. God did not expect His people to go to war to reclaim the land. He would give it to them. God would "betroth" Israel unto Himself. They would not be sent into exile again. God w... [ Continue Reading ]