Choose from contactless same day delivery, drive up and more. Summary of the book of hosea the story of the bible. The jesus bible journal, hosea malachi, niv, paperback, comfort print quantity. And the hope god extends to those who turn toward him is as brilliant now as at any time in history. Hosea the book of hosea divides naturally into two parts. Hoseas reconciliation with his wife 3 the lord said to me, go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. At the same time he shows the future ways of god with his people.
But the more they were called, the more they went away from me. The only other biblical book bearing the name of a woman is esther. As an account full of harsh judgment unfolds, we find in its midst a rare and pure gem. The book is named after one of its main characters, a young woman of moab, the greatgrandmother of david and an ancestress of jesus 4. The new international version niv bible read by millions was more than five decades in the making. Chapter 14 closes with an appeal to true repentance. There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adultery. This story overflows with failure, selfishness, despair, forgiveness, second chances, and restoration and you thought this was a bible study it is. The books of the bible uses scripture from the new international version niv, an accurate, readable and clear translation with the goal of delivering the same bible reading experience today that the first recipients of scripture. Hosea 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came to hosea son. The book of hosea from the holy bible new international version niv book 28please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for. The first concerns the nature of the story told in chs. An eagle is over the house of the lordbecause the people have broken my covenantand rebelled against my law. David guzik commentary on hosea 1, where god commands hosea to marry a.
The book of hosea niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. Hosea s reconciliation with his wife the lord said to me, go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Hear the word of the lord, you israelites, because the lord has a charge to bring against you who. The book of hosea introduction to the book of hosea in the bible. Hosea 3 niv hoseas reconciliation with his wife bible. The incredible scandal of gods perfect love found in hosea. While some interpreters have thought the story to be merely an allegory of the relation between god and israel, others claim, more plausibly, that the story. Introduction from the niv study bible go to ruth title. According to the book of hosea, god had him marry a harlot. Jeroboam ii was on the throne of the northern kingdom of israel, and his military exploits had extended israels borders farther than they had been since the days of solomons glorious kingdom. 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.
It comes from the same hebrew root hoshea as the names joshua and jesus. Hosea hosea 1 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. The material found in the book s third chapter suggests what hosea regards as the meaning of his experiences. The book of hosea, king james bible, by alexander scourby is being aired with permission of, all rights reserved. They practice deceit,thieves break into houses,bandits rob in the streets. Hosea complete bible book chapters and summary new. The book of hosea niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed. Hosea s days were likely around 760 to 725 bc the dates that the kings of israel and judah occupy as listed at hosea 1. Israels unfaithfulness to the covenant relation with yahweh.
Its fourteen chapters contain both a warning concerning future events and an interpretation of these events meanings. Hosea prophesied during a dark and melancholic era of israels history, the period of the northern. Experience the life of jesus as one seamless story. Hosea was a man, but he was a man god used to speak through. There are two unequal sections in the book of hosea, composed of chapters and 414. Gods love for israel when israel was a child, i loved him, and out of egypt i called my son. Read hosea 1 in the new international version niv new. 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. The books of hosea malachi from the accurate, readable, and clear new international version niv study features and articles from the minor. By them hosea expresses his deep woe over israels condition. Intro to hosea biblica the international bible society.
It was i who taught ephraim to walk, taking them by the arms. The story lines hasnt changed the lord is still calling out to his people to return to him and using the marriage of hosea and gomer as the living illustration of his love. Book of hosea explained discover books of the bible. 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. Hosea 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came to hosea. These twelve prophets are comprised in one single book in the. I trained them and strengthened them, but they plot evil against me. Advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study bible notes. Expertly designed to be used for the new international version niv text, comfort print offers an easier reading experience that complements the most widely read modernenglish bible translation. 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. Hosea, an oldtestament prophet, preached his own life message using his. Hosea 1 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.
Say of your brothers, my people, and of your sisters, my loved one. We know his prophetic career spanned at least 40 years and began during the reign of jeroboam the ii 793753 bc, and ended during the reign of hezekiah 716686 bc. The book of hosea has at least two perplexing problems. Hosea was instructed by god to marry a certain woman and experience with her a domestic life which was a dramatization of the sin and unfaithfulness of israel. Hosea, amos, micah the niv application commentary kindle. Till death do us part the story of hosea and gomer trevor van laar 2. There is no faithfulness, no love, no acknowledgment of god in the land. In hosea, the faithless actions of israel toward god are illustrated by the relationship between hosea and his adultress wife, gomer. The central theme of the book is the israelite nation breaking their covenant with god and gods future restoration. The names of his children indicate the attitude of god toward israel. As you might expect, the author of the book of hosea is hosea himself.
As an account full of harsh judgment unfolds, we find in its midst a rare gem. The book of hosea is one of the most beautiful and confusing books you will ever read the story of hosea and his wife will shock you and warm your heart the story. Niv chapter 28 new beginnings the story is the bible told as one continuing story of god and his people. Study guide for hosea 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Since hoseas themes of infidelity run throughout the book, the reasons for this will be. Love her as the lord loves the israelites, though they turn to other gods and offer raisin cakes to idols. Book of hosea overview insight for living ministries. Hosea s wife and children when the lord began to speak through hosea, the lord said to him, go, marry a promiscuous woman and have children with her, for like an adulterous wife this land is guilty of. Hosea 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came to. The book of hosea is a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet its a difficult story. They sacrificed to the baals and they burned incense to images. The book is clearly written by hosea during the days jeroboam ii king of israel. Whenever i would restore the fortunes of my people, whenever i would.
The theme of the first becomes the constantly recurring refrain in the second. They practice deceit, thieves break into houses, bandits rob in the streets. Love her as the lord loves the israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes. The book of hosea kjv audio bible full by alexander. Hosea his name meaning to save, salvation is the first of the socalled minor prophets. Hosea, amos, micah the niv application commentary kindle edition by smith. Then the lord said to hosea, call her loruhamah which means not loved, for i will no longer show love to the house of israel, that i should at all forgive them. Hoseas wife was a woman lacking any sense of fidelity. Hosea 1 niv the word of the lord that came to hosea bible. The material found in the books third chapter suggests what hosea regards as the meaning of his experiences in relation to yahwehs dealings with the people of israel. Hosea 1 niv the word of the lord that came to hosea. Hosea niv the word of the lord that came to hosea. Whether this story is to be regarded as a parable or as a record of actual experiences in hosea s home life is a question concerning which there are different opinions. Sin leads to confusion, forgetfulness, and destruction.
The most noteworthy thing we learn about hosea early on is that he was called by god to marry a woman named gomer, who. Three major themes are reflected in the book of hosea. Book of hosea summary, commentary, and life lessons. In the place where it was said to them, you are not my people, they will be called children of the living god. The book records the story of a northern kingdom prophet named hosea. The text indicates that hosea can claim to be the father of the child. In structure, the book is di vided into two major sections.
Undying love the story of hosea and gomer the calendar on the wall indicated that it was about 760 years before jesus was born. The book of hosea stands first in the division of the bible called the book of the twelve in the apocrypha cf. Love her as the lord loves the israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes 2 so i bought her for fifteen shekels of silver and about a homer and a lethek of barley. The book is perhaps best known for the story of hosea s sad marriage to gomer. Till death do us part the story of hosea and gomer. The word of the lord that came to hosea son of beeri during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz. Throughout the book, hosea will show us that salvation is found in turning to. I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of. Let her remove the adulterous look from her face and the unfaithfulness from between her breasts. The jesus bible journal, hosea malachi, niv, paperback. So i bought her for fifteen shekels of silver and about a homer and a lethek of barley. Big fun preschool activity book workbook paperback. What started as one mans vision soon became a crossdenominational movement, uniting evangelicals around the dream of a trustworthy, accessible bible translation for the whole englishspeaking world. Because of this the land dries up, and all who live in.
They are called minor prophets not because their material is less important or insignificant, but because of the size of the book they wrote was shorter in length. Intro to micah biblica the international bible society. Hosea, an oldtestament prophet, preached his own life message using his marriage as the sermon illustration. While some interpreters have thought the story to be merely an allegory of the relation between god and israel, others claim, more plausibly, that the story is to be taken literally. The marital life of hosea and his wife, gomer, provide the rich metaphor which clarifies the themes of the book. Throughout the book, hosea will show us that salvation is found in turning to the lord and away from our sin. The language allows for hosea not to have been the father. Hoseas story teaches us to find hope in the midst of doom brazos. Hosea 11 niv gods love for israel when bible gateway. The book of hosea is a narrative history and prophetic oracle. Hosea 4 niv the charge against israel hear the bible. The second part of the book contains longish lamentations of hosea.
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