Old Testament Survey
CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
HOSEA
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
- Name the author of the book of Hosea.
- Identify to whom the book of Hosea was written.
- State the purpose for the book of Hosea.
- Write the Key Verse of the book of Hosea from memory.
- State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Hosea.
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: Hosea
TO WHOM: Northern kingdom of Israel.
PURPOSE: To alert Israel to her sinful condition and bring her back to God.
KEY VERSE: Hosea 4:1
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Experience fosters understanding and compassion.
MAIN CHARACTERS: Hosea, Gomer, Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, Lo-Ammi
OUTLINE
I. Introduction: Hosea 1:1
II. The symbolic example: Hosea 1:1-2:23
A. Israel rejected: Hosea's marriage and birth of children.
1. Charged to take a wife of whoredom: Hosea 1:2-3
2. Jezreel symbolizes the overthrow of Jehu's dynasty: Hosea 1:4-5
3. Lo-ruhamah: God will no more have mercy on Israel: Hosea 1:6-7
4. Lo-ammi: Utter rejection of Israel: Hosea 1:8-9
B. Israel comforted: Hosea 1:10-11