Hosea, A 12-Week Study
Overview
The story of Hosea and Gomer parallels the relationship between God and ancient Israel, helping readers understand the extent of God’s redeeming love for his people. This accessible study walks readers through the biographical and symbolic elements of the book of Hosea, revealing God’s desire to lovingly restore his people to a right relationship with him through Jesus Christ.
Top Highlights
“Failure to repent will result in punishment, but God takes no delight in that prospect. Rather, he desires them to turn from idols to him, their true husband and the only one who can provide for their needs.” (Page 7)
“Hosea is primarily a love story, specifically one of redemptive love.” (Page 7)
“Hosea uses his experience as a parable1 to depict the Lord’s broken relationship with his covenant people and his intention to redeem them from their enslavement to sin.” (Page 7)
“Israel’s unfaithfulness has not diminished God’s love for them” (Page 7)
- Title: Hosea, A 12-Week Study
- Author: Lydia Brownback
- Series: Knowing the Bible
- Publisher: Crossway
- Print Publication Date: 2016
- Logos Release Date: 2018
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. O.T. Hosea › Commentaries; Bible. O.T. Hosea › Study and teaching; Bible. O.T. Hosea › Criticism, interpretation, etc
- ISBNs: 9781433548499, 9781433548529, 9781433548505, 9781433548512, 1433548496, 1433548526, 143354850X, 1433548518
- Resource ID: LLS:HOSEAA12WEEKST
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T00:34:56Z