I told parables so that they could teach my lessons to the people. The book of hosea is a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet its a. Scholars assume he lived in samaria, capital of the northern kingdom. 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 of israel and god in the book of hosea will frustrate you and then fill you with hope. The site is set up where you can easily access the weekly readingdiscussions from the sidebar. Ephraim was the largest tribe in israel and sometimes the whole nation was referred to as ephraim. Hosea mentions the four kings of judah first, and then he mentions the king of israel, the northern kingdom. The book of hosea is a narrative history and prophetic oracle. Book of hosea read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Lexical there are several excellent lexicons available for ancient hebrew. According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets.
Throughout the book, hosea will show us that salvation is found in turning to. According to the superscription, hosea began his prophetic activity during the reign of jeroboam ii c. All articles together with tools, activities, aids and materials and are designed to be used by an individual or a christian bible study group or adults. 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 first part of the book of hosea is an account of hosea\s marriage with gomer biographically which is a metaphor for the relationship with yahweh and israel. Intro and resources for hosea 15 the love story of hosea. Unfailing love changes everything jennifer rothschild. Hosea his name meaning to save, salvation is the first of the socalled minor prophets. This is the first time i have read a book by jennifer rothschild. The book of hosea stands first in the division of the bible called the book of the twelve in the apocrypha cf. We thought this would be a fun, easy and free way to engage in a bible study with others. Hosea bible study a free christian bible study resource we hope that this hosea bible study article will provide useful facts, information and ideas for those following a bible study plan. A free bible commentary on the book of hosea in easyenglish. Prophet hoseas wife and children, hope of restoration for unfaithful israel, ephraim, return to god.
In the book of hosea, god sends hosea to israel during king jeroboam iis reign to admonish. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Be sure to read any other bible passages that are called out in. Powerful love overcomes rebellion in the book of hosea. 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. It comes from the same hebrew root hoshea as the names joshua and jesus. In most of the book, hosea says that israel will have death and illness. Study with us on your own, with a group, or with another friend.
The marital life of hosea and his wife, gomer, provide the rich metaphor which clarifies the themes of the book. Many people of israel turned away from god to worship pagan idols. The first part of the book of hosea is an account of hosea \s marriage with gomer biographically which is a metaphor for the relationship with yahweh and israel. Hosea is the first book in the sections of minor prophets. Youll get to watch the full video teaching for free. Hebrew and english lexicon of the old testament by francis brown, s. Throughout the book you will see that he refers to israel and ephraim. The hosea leader kit contains everything youll need to lead this study. Good morning girls resources for the book of hosea women.
He was a prophet to the northern kingdom of israel, as the content of the book reveals. An introduction to the book of hosea an argument of the book of hosea hampton keathley iv. The book of hoseaits a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet its a difficult story. While one could do this study without the accompanying video series, i strongly recommend getting jennifer rothschild is an excellent author and teacher. A new five volume theological word study entitled the new international dictionary of old testament theology and exegesis, edited by willem a. Well post a new video session here on the blog each week. Hoseas days were likely around 760 to 725 bc the dates that the kings of israel and judah occupy as listed at hosea 1. Welcome to the online version of the hosea bible study. Shop lifeway for jennifer rothschilds bible study on hosea to more deeply. Hoseas 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 accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god, and warns them of the tragic consequences to follow. Youll need to grab a copy of the hosea bible study book.
We are giving you the complete video content for the hosea online bible study. The book of hosea is a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet its a difficult story. Hosea with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Introduction hosea the prophet hosea was a prophet who lived and prophesied just before the destruction of israel in 722 bc. The remainder of the book of hosea consists of a collection of miscellaneous statements expressing hosea s convictions concerning the character of yahweh and yahwehs relation to the people of israel. It may surprise you to know that hosea was alive during the book of 2 kings, as was isaiah. Secrets from bible marriages study helps and related. The book is clearly written by hosea during the days jeroboam ii king of israel. 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. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.
Throughout the book, hosea will show us that salvation is found in turning to the lord and away from our sin. In our last good morning girls study, we read the book of 2 kings. Mar 29, 2020 an introduction to the book of hosea the verse of the day each day a summary of the chapter and a reflection question for each day blank space for soaking each chapter of the book of hosea. Hosea prophesied during a very dark time of israel\s history. The remainder of the book of hosea consists of a collection of miscellaneous statements expressing hoseas convictions concerning the character of yahweh and yahwehs relation to the people of israel. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. Youll need to grab a copy of the hosea bible study. Hosea was a contemporary of amos, another prophet to israel.
There is no other biblical information about hosea or his family apart from this book. An introduction to the book of hosea an argument of the book of. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Hosea 1 niv the word of the lord that came to hosea. In this book, hosea accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god and warns them of the tragic consequences to follow. The book of hosea stands first in the division of the bible called the book of the twelve in the apocrypha. It is a short book, and reading it many times will help you understand the story much better. We will leave all the videos up until may 31, 2018, allowing some breathing room for those who join in late or miss a couple of weeks. Book of hosea overview insight for living ministries. Hosea cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. The book of hosea is one of the books of the hebrew bible. Because they were all contemporary with hosea, he mentions them all.
Here are some scripture pictures from the book of hosea that you will prayerfully be. Good morning girls resources hosea 610 we reap what we sow what. Here are some scripture pictures from the book of hosea that you will prayerfully be blessed by. Member book bible study by jennifer rothschild may 1, 2015. Study guide for hosea 3 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Hosea bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. As an account full of harsh judgment unfolds, we find in its midst a rare and pure gem. God commands hosea to love gomer againthen the lord said to me, go again, love a woman who is loved by a lover and is committing adultery, just like the love of the lord for the children of israel, who look to other gods and love the raisin cakes of the pagans. Apr 08, 2020 in our last good morning girls study, we read the book of 2 kings. God spoke through both hosea and isaiah to send messages to the children of israel, warning them of gods impending judgement. She ventures outside of the book of hosea to tie in supporting scripture from other books of the bible and invites us to see gods love in his word. Never have i heard a sermon on this part of the bible, so this study was very enlightening about our relationship with god. Hosea revealed little about his background, though his book of prophecy offers a few glimpses into his life. The northern kingdom of israel enjoyed moderate success from conquering neighboring kingdoms, but they were spiritually bankrupt on the inside. An introduction to the book of hosea the verse of the day each day a summary of the chapter and a reflection question for each day blank space for soaking each chapter of the book of hosea.
Good morning girls resources for the book of hosea. 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. Whether hosea himself authored the book that preserves his prophecies is not known. It is based on the german lexicon by william gesenius. As an account full of harsh judgment unfolds, we find in its midst a rare gem. These twelve prophets are comprised in one single book in the hebrew bible and are called the twelve. Hosea appears to have had the temperament of a poet. Study the hosea passage for this lesson, by reading the verses and studying the notes. Tom constables expository notes on hosea this is also available in the net.
Hosea continues to pursueat times gomer would return to the safety and comfort of hosea but would leave him again. Undying love the story of hosea and gomer part of the series. Free bible commentary on hosea in easy english easyenglish bible. God used the names of hoseas children, along with his wifes unfaithfulness, to send specific messages to the. Study guide for hosea 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. No one can read the story of hosea without realizing the agony of his heart. Introduction we have in the book of hosea one of the most arresting revelations of the real nature of sin, and one of the clearest interpretations of the strength of the divine love.
Hosea is the 28th book of the bible and can be found in the old testament. Hosea was a man, but he was a man god used to speak through. Hosea, an oldtestament prophet, preached his own life message using his marriage as the sermon illustration. The name hosea means he has helped or he has saved. 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. Go again, love a woman who is loved by a lover and is. Unfailing love changes everything member book bible. Hosea 1 niv the word of the lord that came to hosea bible.