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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