Hoseas primary audience was ephraim another name for the northern kingdom, israel, which is mentioned 35 times in the book. Hosea is the only prophet of israel who left any written prophecies which were recorded during the later years of his life. The book closes with a description of the day that is coming when israel and judah, at the verge of destruction because of iniquity, will return unto the lord and experience his healing. This summary of the book of hosea provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of hosea.
A top level leviticus curse to last 2000 years followed by the year day of jezreel. The book of hosea stands first in the order of the socalled minor prophets in common english bibles, as well as in the ancient hebrew and septuagint texts. According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets. Hosea 1 the word of the lord that came to hosea son of beeri during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah, and during the reign of jeroboam son of jehoash king of israel. Francine rivers is one of the leading authors of womens christian fiction. Metaphors and similes in the book of hosea, journal of northwest semitic languages 14 1988. See more ideas about bible, illustrated faith and bible art. May 02, 2020 hosea is the only prophet of israel who left any written prophecies which were recorded during the later years of his life. Buy redeeming love christian softcover originals by francine rivers from amazons.
Understanding hosea knowing god through his word day. Redeeming love is one of those mustread romances worth reading at least once there are two versions of redeeming love. The book primarily denounces israel for apostasy against god and. The metaphor of marriage in hosea southern adventist university. Because of this the land dries up, and all who live in. A redaction critical investigation bulletin of the american society of papyrologists. In hosea the prophet himself and his scorned but constant love dramatically portrays gods message of grace and his call to repent. Hoseas message was primarily for the northern kingdom of israel. This chapter contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet hosea son of beeri, and was delivered about the time of israels seeking the aid of the egyptian king so, in violation of their covenant with assyria hosea 12. The prophets name means salvation, likely a reference to hoseas position in israel as a beacon of hope to those who would repent and turn to god because of his message. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on the book of hosea. This book is loosely based on the bible story of hosea. He must have moved to judah and written his book before that event.
As jacobs position at birth symbolized the preeminence which gods electing love had in store for him, and as in his manhoods prime he put forth such earnestness and energy to obtain the blessing, so israel, by the example of their forefather, are encouraged to like strenuous exertion with. Hebrew and english lexicon of the old testament by francis brown, s. Israel is the lords bride, but israel has instead joined itself to. Book of hosea overview insight for living ministries. The book of hosea is the written record of the prophecies that ho sea son of beeri1, gave to the nation of israel in the eighth century b. Hosea 62 is a part of the day of jezreel prophecy from hosea 1. Kjv bible verses from hosea offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the words. Hosea continues to pursueat times gomer would return to the safety and comfort of hosea but would leave him again. On metaphors and similes in the book of hosea, journal of northwest semitic languages 14 1988. Throughout the book, the prophet speaks to the people of israel about the critical situation that developed during the. New american commentary nac 9780805401196 by duane a.
This scripture fits perfectly into our place, time, and land, just as it did in relation to israel. Per matthew 17 and malachi 4 i think the event was the death of john the baptist. And his name is related to the name joshua, which means salvation. He may have been among the priests in his station in view of his knowledge concerning religious. Hoseas wife and children when the lord began to speak through hosea, the lord said to him, go. Lexical there are several excellent lexicons available for ancient hebrew. Hosea 14 niv the word of the lord that came to hosea. Like the book of amos, the book of hosea is addressed to the people of the northern kingdom israel. Hosea 4 the charge against israel hear the bible gateway. Its a collection of devotionals, resources, tips, and stories. Book of hosea, the first of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, considered as one book, the twelve, in the jewish canon. Hosea 5 the folly of trusting in mans deliverance a. In fact it seems the entire book of hosea is just a part of that prophecy.
Unlike amos, hosea preached to his own people in israel d. We hope that you find the hosea summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of hosea. Understanding hosea knowing god through his word day by day. Hosea began his mission in a period of prosperity, the last years of jeroboam ii 783743 b. The 2nd chapter of the book describes a divorce between hosea and gomer, which is symbolic of the end of the covenant between god and the northern kingdom. I am aware that this is meant to be based on the book of hosea in the bible.
He went to god and god told him to do a strange thing. In this verse also, as in 11, 14, the expression might, perhaps, be understood in a literal sense, the immoralities and the spiritual apostasy were closely connected, but many commentators interpret hosea 4. Book of hosea bible book of hosea bible study book of. Hosea 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came to hosea. Most of hoseas messages are announcements of gods anger with israel the northern of the two israelite kingdoms and gods impending judgment on this people. Top 5 commentaries on the book of hosea ligonier ministries. Sep 14, 2014 in spiritual union with god once more, the lord reveals to us in hosea 2. It was something to see a christian author tell her testimony and explain how her. Therefore calamities were near, which would desolate the. The book of hosea bible study summary christianity oasis ministry has provided you with this book of hosea bible study with the book of hosea bible study summary. Hosea 4, new international version niv the bible app.
A redaction critical investigation bulletin of the american society of papyrologists yee, gale a. Its their struggle she finds it hard to turn away from the life she has always known and basically born into. Hosea son of beeri prophesied about the middle of the eighth century b. The theme of this book is that of the latter days in hosea 3 45, that statement is made, clearly and plainly. But when a confrontation occurs between carrie and ashleya newcomer with a bad attitudethe spirit of fellowship is broken. I read redeeming love based on my best friends constant suggestion to do so. Come back you have fallen because of your sins, but i love you and will bring you home. Hosea s book is the first of the minor prophetsthe last 12 books of the old testament. For yours is the judgment, because you have been a snare to mizpah and a net spread on tabor. The book of hosea is the written record of the prophecies that ho sea son of beeri 1, gave to the nation of israel in the eighth century b. Isaiah 44 is the fortyfourth chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Francine rivers skillfully retells the biblical love story of gomer and hosea as a tale. A research was done to find the best and most informative books available to caregivers. The story is inspired by the book of hosea from the bible.
The scope of his predictions appears to be, to detect, reprove, and convince the jewish nation in general, and the israelites in particular, of their many sins, particularly their idolatry. Hence the symbolic names of hoseas children and their later renaming 1. According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets set around the fall of the northern kingdom of israel, the book of hosea denounces the worship of gods other than yahweh, metaphorically comparing israels abandonment of yahweh to a. The book of hosea is a collection of prophetic messages delivered by the prophet hosea and narrative descriptions of hoseas marriage and the birth of his children 1. Hosea 5, new international version niv the bible app. Based on the book of hosea from the bible, where god told the prophet, hosea to marry the prostitute, gomer.
Gomer is a prostitute and hosea is a godly man told to marry her. Practical teaching of hosea a number of useful lessons may be learned from a study of this book. There is no faithfulness, no love, no acknowledgment of god in the land. The word of the lord that came to hosea son of beeri during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah, and during the reign of jeroboam son of jehoash king of israel.
The gordonston ladies dog walking club by duncan whitehead, midnight in the garden of good and evil by john berendt, the life. Nov 6, 2017 bible journaling examples from the book of hosea. Leading seller of christian books, bibles, gifts, homeschool products, church supplies, dvds, toys and more. When god had a message for the people, he gave his message through the prophets. How does the theme of prostitution relate to the abjection of the woman as the other, and the fantasy of sexual ecstasy, precisely because she escapes patriarchal order. When the lord began to speak through hosea, the lord said. A powerful retelling of the story of gomer and hosea, redeeming love is. The book of hosea is a collection of prophetic messages delivered by the prophet hosea and narrative descriptions of hosea s marriage and the birth of his children 1.
Most of hosea s messages are announcements of gods anger with israel the northern of the two israelite kingdoms and gods impending judgment on this people. The charge against israel hear the word of the lord, you israelites, because the lord has a charge to bring against you who live in the land. Although little is known about the prophet himself outside of what can be learned from the book that bears his name, his basic message of judgment and hope is clear. Redeeming love, by francine rivers is a historical romance novel set in the 1850s gold rush in california. Its fourteen chapters contain both a warning concerning future events and an interpretation of these events meanings. Set around the fall of the northern kingdom of israel, the book of hosea denounces the worship of gods other than yahweh. The nelsons illustrated bible dictionary gives the following outline of the book. There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adultery. According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets set around the fall of the northern kingdom of israel, the book of hosea denounces the worship of gods other than jehovah, metaphorically comparing israels abandonment of jehovah to a. The book primarily denounces israel for apostasy against god and warns of a coming judgment, but it also contains promises of restora.
In joel it is the locust, a symbol of impending destruction. This does distinguish him from the last king of israel hoshea c. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. Hosea was a young preacher in the nation of israel, the northern kingdom, and he was a. Go, get for yourself a woman of prostitution and children.
Steve, carrie, cooper, and gameboy are looking forward to their youth group trip. There was no truth, mercy, or knowledge of god in the land. There is no faithfulness, no kindness,no knowledge of god in y. This reading of hosea explores the book from a feminist, psychoanalytical and poetic perspective. The book reveals the personality of the prophet, an emotional man who in a moment could swing from violent anger to the deepest tenderness.
Hosea, the son of beeri, prophesied for quite some time, from 785 to 725 b. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government. The book of hosea was likely written between 755 and 725 b. In hosea and joel the implement employed to capture the attention and hearts of gods people is the symbol. Listen to the word of the lord, o sons of israel, for the lord has a case against the inhabitants of the land, because there is no faithfulness or kindness or knowledge of god in the land.
Israel is the lords bride, but israel has instead joined itself to baal, the false god worshiped in syriapalestine. Often, we do not recognize the derivation of these bible names, but this prophets name would be joseph in english. Hosea 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came to. I think hosea brightened up at that, because he was a bachelor, and god said, i have a girl picked out for you. According to the superscription, hosea began his prophetic activity during the reign of jeroboam ii c.
The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. This book is based off the love story from the bible of hosea and gomer. The evangelical christian publishers association awarded redeeming love the ecpa gold book award, an award that recognizes books that have sold. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. For this very reason, the biblical book of hosea has frustrated and intrigued. Hosea, a prophet from the northern kingdom, preached in his homeland, which he addresses as israel, jacob or, frequently, ephraim. Hosea is not against the monarchy, but against the conspiracies at the royal court see note on 7. Hosea is supposed to have been of the kingdom of israel. So hosea is rather discouraged and in the opening chapter of this little book of prophecy we read a personal note about him. It is afterall, a christian story, based on a book of the bible and written by a christian. The author, who accepted lord jesus christ as his personal savior when he was a boy of, was raised in a christian family and had education in christian institutions. The prophet foresees gods punishment for the unfaithful covenant partner, but knows that gods last word is always hope 2.
This is a long quote, but will help understand our readings in hosea this month ray stedman comments on the first 3 chapters of hosea. Hosea s prophetic ministry to the northern kingdom of israel likely began soon after the ministry of the prophet amos ca. Yahweh said to hosea, go, marry a whore, and get children with a whore. Dec 01, 20 so hosea is rather discouraged and in the opening chapter of this little book of prophecy we read a personal note about him. It is based on the german lexicon by william gesenius.
Jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk zephaniah haggai. Hosea is the first of the 12 minor prophets called minor not because they are of less importance, but because the books are shorter. In the fourteenth part of this series on faith in the book of hosea, israel and the nations will learn some life lessons. Hosea 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of hosea in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Jerome specified that one of the divisions of the jews sacred books was the book of the twelve prophets, which evidently included the book of hosea to fill out the number 12.
Hoseas prophetic ministry to the northern kingdom of israel likely began soon after the ministry of the prophet amos ca. Practical teaching of hoseaa number of useful lessons may be learned from a study of this book. That alone explains why christian authors need to be careful with their content, they are representing jesus. These messages came in visions, oracles, dreams, parables, and the like. Then she meets michael hosea, a man who seeks his fathers heart in everything. Some of those teachings pertain to the role of jesus christ in his life here on earth. In spiritual union with god once more, the lord reveals to us in hosea 2. From the very beginning, christian interpretation was dominated by fundamental. This the book of hosea bible study summary on the book of hosea bible study summary events looks at the book of hosea bible study summary prophecy and asks who is the book of hosea summary about, why is the book of hosea.