Regarding the supernatural things of God, the Soul is critical and unbelieving, as a result of the Fall from grace in the garden of Eden. It records the events from 753-715 B.C. Chapter 4 onwards really just spells out the whole allegory in more detail, pointing out Israel’s unfaithfulness, the destructive path they are on and The Lords willingness to accept them back to Him and forgive them. The year is around 750 BC.Israel is under the rule of Jeroboam 11 and later Pekah depending on actual date. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.”. He had no love for the Ninevites, in fact he wanted The Lord to destroy them utterly! The book of Lamentations is one of the shortest books in the Old Testament with only 5 chapters and 157 verses that focus on the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians under King Neduchadnezzar,... Summary of Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon. Hosea’s days were likely around 760 to 725 BC (the dates that the kings of Israel and Judah occupy as listed at Hosea 1:1). 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. An Overview of Hosea. there are no short cuts to build a proper relationship. The life and times of the Prophet Hosea. His name, u^v@oh, means “salvation” and should be spelled “Hoshea” but has come down in English as Hosea. This is in fact the part of us that has been re-born. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being My priest. The word of the LORD: Plainly said, Hosea was a prophet.He spoke forth the word of the LORD, and applied that word to his life, and to the people and circumstances around him.Hosea was a man, but he was a man God … In the same way that an unfaithful spouse will say they love their partner, all the while living a lie, is the same way Israel’s heart was towards God. (2 Cor 3;17 “, Bad news first – It takes time and effort on our part ! Even a basic study of the epistles will show you that adversity is awaiting you at every turn, as you attempt to share your faith to a largely unbelieving world. These messages came in visions, oracles, dreams, parables, and the like.While most of the Minor Prophets were from the Southern Kingdom, Hosea was from the North and ministered to the North. Our body is still the same. Third child a boy named ‘Lo-ammi’ meaning ‘Not my people’ or ‘not mine’ he is understood to be a ‘bastard’ son. Hosea married a woman, Gomer, who would later prove unfaithful to him. Jeroboam reigned forty-one years (cf. Hosea is faithful; he finds her, redeems her and brings her back home to him. How do we know when we have ‘transferred’ from Head to Heart? “In that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you.”. Upon salvation our own spirit was completely changed, Sanctified, Justified, Purified in fact ‘Born Again’ “. Hosea 1 Hosea was a prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel. II Kg. During this time, they are active in oppressing the poor in slavery and worshipping idols. including the fall of the Northern Kingdom in 722. – – 1 – – Hosea's marriage to a harlot illustrates Israel and their sin – – 2 – – Israel suffers for their harlotry – – 3 – – Israel's future restoration – – 4 – – Ephraim's idolatry – – 5-6 – – God's chastisement and future mercy – – 7-13 – – the Lord's judgment upon Israel – – 14 – – the restoration of Israel. The Message of Hosea Body, Soul and Spirit – BreakdownSoul:This is the 5 Senses – see, hear, touch, smell and taste. According to the superscription, Hosea began his prophetic activity during the reign of Jeroboam II (c. 786–746 bc). He is impressing upon them that they have not only disobeyed his direct commands not to get involved with foreign gods etc but that they have broken their’ marriage vows’ in effect they have ‘run off’ and played the field. Because they were committing adultery!They had broken the marriage covenant and God was determined to bring them back into relationship READ Hosea 2:16. “It will come about in that day,” declares the LORD THAT you will call Me Ishi, and will no longer call Me Baali. God also had Hosea give his children names that reflected God’s message to Israel: Jezreel, No Mercy, and Not My People. EXCERPT FROM THE 12 MINOR PROPHETS BOOK BY JAMES PARIS – COPYRIGHT APPLIES. These twelve prophets are comprised in one single book in the Hebrew Bible and are called "the Twelve". Its purpose was to illustrate the spiritual adultery of Israel and God’s boundless love for His sinful people. We are saved from hell, yes. Power and Passion – the two greatest enemies of our relationship with God. Assyria looms as the executor of The Lords Judgement on a rebellious and adulterous Nation. The key personalities are Hosea, Gomer, and their children. Relationships take time and effort (Talk on this area. Definition of a summary: A summary, synopsis or recap is a … ), Only through building a deep relationship with God the Father can we have any lasting effect on the world around us.We can be well saved and live a life of charitable giving, feeding the poor, dish out tracts, knock on doors – all good works but totally meaningless if we do not have the love of God in our hearts. The Bible makes it clear “Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. •    Chapters 4-14 Hosea describes how Israel has been unfaithful to God. In 733, just 17 years after this writing Israel was broken up by the Assyrians then in 722 their capital Samaria was captured and Israel was no more. For all our ‘advances’ since these times of the early disciples, the battle between the forces of good and evil are the same as they ever were, its just the surroundings that have changed. Hosea is the first book in the sections of Minor Prophets. (1 John 4:8) God is love (READ) “The one who does not love is not from God for God is love”. (Expand later). Power and Passion – the two greatest enemies of our relationship with God. Multiplication of altars was condemned in the law (Deut. 1. Purpose: To explain that the turmoil of the Northern Kingdom was God's just judgment leading to exile and to assure God's people that a great restoration would take place after the exile. Do not ever be fooled by the suggestion that the Christian walk would be easy – it is not! The narrative (in Joshua chapter 22), shows that unity of altar and sanctuary was essential to the unity of the nation. a. 12:5). Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8). (Talk or meditate on the things that The Lord has done in your own life, perhaps giving testimony of your own salvation experience?). Chapters 1-3 detail the prophet’s domestic life. Its fourteen chapters contain both a warning concerning future events and an interpretation of these events' meanings. You can revoke your consent any time using the Revoke consent button. However after much prayer and seeking on my part, God led me to the prophet Jonah. Commentary on Hosea 8:11-14 (Read Hosea 8:11-14) It is a great sin to corrupt the worship of God, and will be charged as sin on all who do it, how plausible soever their excuses may seem to be. Along with articles & posts of a Christian nature, my aim here is to post summaries of every book/epistle in the complete Bible from genesis to Revelation. It is also the seat of our emotions, imaginations, values etc. Hosea, overview The name Hosea means, in Heb, "Yah is help" or "Salvation". He was contemporary with the more famous Isaiah, whose name is very similar. Of course it is good if you can relate well to the people that you are bringing the good news of the gospel to; if you have a real love in your hearts for them then that is even better. Personally I have always found it something of a comfort that if a ‘spiritual giant’ such as the Apostle Paul should struggle with such things – then it is no surprise that we all should struggle at times. The Apostle Paul says that Without this love we and all our deeds are nothing (cf 1Cor 13). The book of Hosea is a Narrative History and Prophetic Oracle. The intimacy of the covenant relationship between God and Israel, illustrated in the first part of the book by the husband-wife relationship, is later amplified by the father-child relationship ( 11:1–4 ). 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. If I had a wart on the end of my nose before I was saved, I will still have that wart after I’ve been saved! •    In chapters 1-3, God gives Hosea instructions to marry an unfaithful woman and he obeys. His promises of reconciliation with them. SummaryDo not ever be fooled by the suggestion that the Christian walk would be easy – it is not!Even a basic study of the epistles will show you that adversity is awaiting you at every turn, as you attempt to share your faith to a largely unbelieving world. The treatment of various theological ideas alone makes it a valuable aid in the interpretation of Hosea’s message for today. Quick Overview of Hosea. In ancient Hebrew manuscripts the collection of the Minor Prophets was written on one scroll, called the “Book of the Twelve.” The first child-a son- is named Jezreel meaning ‘God Scatters’, Second child, a daughter named ‘Lo-ruhamah’ meaning ‘Unloved’ or ‘Not Pitied’. Hosea means ‘Salvation’ and this is what the Lord offered to Israel if they would turn from their idolatry or adultery. Ho 3:4-5. God also threatened to break the strength of the children of Israel in the valley named for Jezreel. Ho 2:6-13. Four (Zechariah, Shallum, Pekahiah, Pekah) were murdered by their successors while in office, and one (Hoshea) was captured in battle; only one (Menahem) was succeeded on the throne by his son. My own struggle – I was once assured that if I had no real love for the people, The Lord could not use me in Christian work. The secret is in the word “Know” this is the same word ‘ginosko’ that we find in John 14:20- Read. (1 John 4:8) God is love (READ) “The one who does not love is not from God for God is love”. Provides a summary of the best literature on Hosea. Hosea can basically be split into two parts; 1st part chapters 1-3: 2nd part chapters 4-14. (2 Cor 3;17 “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”). IMAGINE – The Lord himself has already taken our hand and led us onto the dance floor, the floor is the World, we let him take the lead and the dance is on !! God used Hosea to remind His chosen people of the Lord’s grace and mercy from the past. Paul describes this conflict in Romans 7. Hosea was the first of the "minor" prophets. He is instructed to marry a Harlot named Gomer with whom he fathers 3 children, two sons and a daughter. They had broken the marriage covenant and God was determined to bring them back into relationship READ Hosea 2:16. “It will come about in that day,” declares the LORD THAT you will call Me Ishi, and will no longer call Me Baali. Personally I have always found it something of a comfort that if a ‘spiritual giant’ such as the Apostle Paul should struggle with such things – then it is no surprise that we all should struggle at times.In Romans 12:2 he tells us about “Renewing our mind” what does this mean exactly? God wants Israel to repent and turn from their wickedness. detail, the struggle between the body and the Spirit in his own life. The book of Hosea is a Narrative History and Prophetic Oracle. In its simplest form it means to listen to the Spirit within, rather than the Carnal voice of the Soul – which is corrupt and against the things of God. You may or may not believe in the devil. God, because of His grace, sent another opportunity for Israel to repent and turn to Him. Abstract The Book of Hosea portrays the dangers of the observance of religious ceremony without genuine devotion and commitment to the Lord. The object of bible study is to discover more ‘about’ the Lord, to accumulate ‘head’ knowledge that we must then transfer to the ‘heart’- the Spirit bearing witness – thereby truly getting to know The Lord on a much deeper personal level.Question: So how do we transfer this knowledge from Head to Heart?First of all we have to look at the three aspects of the human individual; what they are and what they represent in our lives. Hosea lived in the tragic final days of the northern kingdom, during which six kings (following Jeroboam II) reigned within 25 years (2Ki 15:8 -- 17:6). The book is clearly written by Hosea during the days Jeroboam II king of Israel. When John the Baptist sent his disciples to ask Jesus if he truly was the messiah they were waiting for Jesus said “. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8), link to Summary of Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon. Jonah was able to bring the love of God to the Ninevites even though he himself felt no love for them. This is a short summary of 2 of the most recognised of all the wisdom literature in the Bible - Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon. I. Hosea is the first book in the sections of Minor Prophets. God’s relation to Israel was that of love ( 2:19 ; 4:1 ; 6:6 ; 10:12 ; 12:6 ). Chapter 3 sees Hosea instructed to ‘love a woman’ who is also an adulteress (probably Gomer again) but not to be intimate with her for a number of days to symbolise the time that Israel would be without a King before they repented of their ways and returned to The Lord – who had been loyal and faithful. If we are Christians, we already have the same power that raised Christ from the dead living within us ! Hosea 4:19 "The wind hath bound her up in her wings, and they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices." If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Back to Question – How do we transfer this ‘head’ knowledge to the ‘heart’?Good news & bad news! This means that when you click our links and make purchases we may recieve a comission. Much of this material is extracted from my books to enable the Bible student access to the material at zero cost should funds be limited! Overview of the Book of Hosea Author: The prophet Hosea. •    In chapters 1-3, God gives Hosea instructions to marry an unfaithful woman and he obeys. “, Good news – God has made the first move! Hosea 8:11 "Because Ephraim hath made many altars to sin, altars shall be unto him to sin." God desires us to know him not just know about him, this is Relationship and in this relationship lies all the promises and power of Almighty God. God told Hosea to name his son Jezreel, because after a short time God would avenge the people killed by Jehu at Jezreel Valley. This is the longest book in the Bible with 150 chapters and chapter 119 being the longest at 176 verses. It was never easy for the early disciples and it will certainly be no easier for us. Jonah was able to bring the love of God to the Ninevites even though he himself felt no love for them. READ John 17:3 “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent”, The secret is in the word “Know” this is the same word ‘ginosko’ that we find in John 14:20- Read. The BookWhat’s in a name? “In that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you.”This goes way beyond a mental knowledge where we can know all about Him but not KNOW Him. The Lord's intended future kindness to Israel, not withstanding their wickedness, illustrated by the emblem of Hosea's conduct towards his adulterous wife. Question: So how do we transfer this knowledge from Head to Heart? Purpose: To explain that the turmoil of the Northern Kingdom was God's just judgment leading to exile and to assure God's people that a great restoration would take place after the exile. Although peace and apparent prosperity reigns, Judgement and chaos are just around the corner. Relationship is achieved when knowledge goes from the Head to the Heart. He had no love for the Ninevites, in fact he wanted The Lord to destroy them utterly! God used his family life as a picture of what he was prophesying. (Talk or meditate on the things that The Lord has done in your own life, perhaps giving testimony of your own salvation experience?). That is, the wind in its wings hath bound up Ephraim, Israel, or the ten tribes. “he who seeks the Lord with all his heart shall find Him” (Jer 29:13) Prov 3:6 “In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.”Good news – God has made the first move! This goes way beyond a mental knowledge where we can know all about Him but not KNOW Him. (1a) Hosea the man. As mentioned at the beginning of this work; Hosea is all about relationship, and in particular our relationship with The Lord. When John the Baptist sent his disciples to ask Jesus if he truly was the messiah they were waiting for Jesus said “go and report what you see, the BLIND RECEIVE SIGHT and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the POOR HAVE THE GOSPEL PREACHED TO THEM.” (Matthew 11). Jesus said to his disciples “These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”( Mark 16:17-18). Not only ‘talk the talk’ but we will ‘walk the walk’ would not obey it 5:8 ) of excess... 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