Hosea
God's unfailing love despite Israel's unfaithfulness
Chapters
Chapter 1
Symbolic MarriageHosea's Marriage
God commands Hosea to marry an unfaithful woman as a symbol
Key Verses: Hosea 1:2, Hosea 1:6, Hosea 1:10
Chapter 2
UnfaithfulnessIsrael's Unfaithfulness
God's judgment on Israel for spiritual adultery
Key Verses: Hosea 2:2, Hosea 2:8, Hosea 2:23
Chapter 3
ReconciliationHosea's Reconciliation
Hosea redeems his wife, symbolizing God's restoration of Israel
Key Verses: Hosea 3:1, Hosea 3:3, Hosea 3:5
Chapter 4
ControversyGod's Case Against Israel
God's indictment of Israel for lack of knowledge and faithfulness
Key Verses: Hosea 4:1, Hosea 4:6, Hosea 4:9
Chapter 5
JudgmentJudgment on Leaders
God's judgment on priests, people, and leaders of Israel
Key Verses: Hosea 5:1, Hosea 5:4, Hosea 5:15
Chapter 6
ReturnA Call to Repentance
Call for Israel to return to the Lord with genuine repentance
Key Verses: Hosea 6:1, Hosea 6:3, Hosea 6:6
Chapter 7
HealingIsrael's Corruption
Israel's corruption and God's desire to heal them
Key Verses: Hosea 7:1, Hosea 7:8, Hosea 7:13
Chapter 8
False KingsIsrael's False Worship
Israel's idolatry and false worship bring judgment
Key Verses: Hosea 8:4, Hosea 8:7, Hosea 8:11
Chapter 9
Rejoice NotPunishment for Idolatry
God's punishment for Israel's idolatry and unfaithfulness
Key Verses: Hosea 9:1, Hosea 9:7, Hosea 9:17
Chapter 10
Luxuriant VineIsrael's Sin and Captivity
Israel's sin leads to captivity and destruction
Key Verses: Hosea 10:1, Hosea 10:8, Hosea 10:12
Chapter 11
ChildGod's Love for Israel
God's tender love for Israel despite their rebellion
Key Verses: Hosea 11:1, Hosea 11:4, Hosea 11:8
Chapter 12
IndictmentIsrael's Deceit and God's Grace
Israel's deceit contrasted with God's grace and faithfulness
Key Verses: Hosea 12:2, Hosea 12:6, Hosea 12:9
Chapter 13
No SaviorThe Lord's Anger and Mercy
God's anger at Israel's sin but promise of redemption
Key Verses: Hosea 13:4, Hosea 13:9, Hosea 13:14
Chapter 14
RepentanceReturn to the Lord
Call to repentance and promise of restoration
Key Verses: Hosea 14:1, Hosea 14:4, Hosea 14:9
About Hosea
God's unfailing love despite Israel's unfaithfulness
Testament
Old Testament
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Hosea