Nevertheless, hoseas message was more than solemn warnings. Amos threatened gods judgment on israel at the hands of an unnamed enemy. This reading is the theological climax of the book of hosea. The last phrase of verse 12 is one of the central passages of the entire book cf. List and describe what you have learned about god in the book of hosea from its opening verse through the end of chapter 11. This is the holy book of joel, known simply as joel.
The scope of his prophecy is to discover sin, and to denounce the judgments of god against a people that would not be reformed. Study the bible online using commentary on hosea 11 and more. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to bible gateway plus. Hosea 11 questions for community groups and personal study. This prophetic announcement should have been expected from the inspired designation by the apostle matthew of hosea 11.
Last week, discussing hosea chapters 1 and 2, i think that the primary lesson was summed up in the idea that the children of israel are a nation of whores, and a whore as a nation, because they sought intercourse in commerce with all of the other nations, which they had been commanded to remain separate from. If you find value in our work, please consider donating to keep it going. But the more they were called, the more they went away from me. This is the holy book of hosea, known simply as hosea. The minor prophets dramatize the character of god as few other books in the bible do. Hosea 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. They sacrificed to the baals, and burned incense to carved images. Not only does the book of hosea provide an example of gods love to a people who have left god behind, but it also shows us what forgiveness and restoration look like in a close relationship. This is the tension between an unconditional gods character and conditional covenant human obedience. It emphasizes gods faithfulness and israels faithlessness. The deliverance from captivity and oppression in egypt was an act of love verse 1, establishing a relationship and constituting a call see called in verses 1 and 2 to honor that relationship, as a child honors her or his parents.
Hosea 11 when israel was a child, i loved him, and out of. How shall i give thee up, ephraim to utter destruction. Hosea 11 king james version kjv 11 when israel was a child, then i loved him, and called my son out of egypt. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of. This however will only be fulfilled in the time of the end. When israel was a child, i loved him, and out of egypt i called my son. Read hosea 11 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. At the same time he shows the future ways of god with his people. Chapter 14 closes with an appeal to true repentance. Nov 15, 2015 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. I post biblical information for the education of christians and to pl. The book of hosea illustrates that no one is beyond the offer of our forgiveness because no one sits outside gods offer of. Hosea 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.
Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. The book of hosea is the first of the twelve minor prophets. The first 7 verses are in the form of a nostalgic remembrance of gods tender care of israel, especially in their being brought up out of egypt and disciplined in the wilderness, but in hos. The more they were called, the more they went away. This chapter stands sharply detached from the last. The book opens by introducing the major themes in the metaphor of the prophets marriage to an unfaithful wife, using the vehicles of the names of three children to symbolize the message of judgment and grace chs. Hosea 11 when israel was a child, then i loved him, and called my son out of egypt. Hosea 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. It was i who taught ephraim to walk, taking them by the arms. Commentary on the prophecy of hosea audio and written. Hosea 11 when israel was a child, i loved him, and out of egypt i called my son. I taught ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms.
The book of hosea stands first in the division of the bible called the book of the twelve in the apocrypha cf. Aug 01, 2010 like hosea 1, hosea 11 alludes to the exodus see exodus 4. The second part of the book contains longish lamentations of hosea. But judah yet ruleth with god judah kept close to that kingly government which god had settled in davids family, and faithfully observed those ordinances which god had given to his people. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of. This summary of the book of hosea provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of hosea. The marital life of hosea and his wife, gomer, provide the rich metaphor which clarifies the themes of the book. The book of hosea illustrates that no one is beyond the offer of our forgiveness because no one sits outside gods offer of forgiveness. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on the book of james picking up today in chapter 4, verse 11. Hosea 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. X audio is now playing, turn on your speakers and raise volume. The style is very concise and sententious, above any of the prophets. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content.
Commentary on the prophecy of hosea audio and written bible. Here properly we should begin a new chapter, as many interpreters and commentators do. David guzik commentary on hosea 11 describes gods tender love for israel, but also his strict hand towards the nation, because of their refusal to repent. All who are grown up, ought often to reflect upon the goodness of god to them in their childhood. Commentary on the prophecy of hosea audio and written bible commentary. The book of james a detailed commentary basic training bible ministries page 2 introduction to james background of the book the epistle of james is one.
Step 1 create an account or log in to start your free trial. The holy bible book 29 joel kjv dramatized audio youtube. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful. By them hosea expresses his deep woe over israels condition. Gods love for israel when israel was a child, i loved him, and out of egypt i called my son. Ephraim compasseth me about with lies ephraim and israel are hypocrites. A major key to understanding the application of both hosea and amos to us is that both prophets prophesied in israel, the ten northern tribes, in an era similar to that in which we live, that is, in a last generation before a major national calamity. Hosea 11 commentary, this commentary, written by 29 eminent scholars, is one of the mostrecognized standards of expository commentaries. Hosea with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. They sacrificed to the baals and they burned incense to images. According to noted expositor james montgomery boice, they particularly highlight three aspects of gods character. Hosea 11 commentary the expositors bible commentary. Hosea 11 questions for community groups and personal.
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