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Day 201: Hosea 1-7✝️Daily Scripture: Chronological Bible Readings (KJV)The complete King James Bible in a year, in chronological order. Read by C Levi Farrell.This podcast is free, and ad-free. To support its creator or purchase lossless audio, visit CLeviFarrell.comChapters:(00:00) Hosea 1(02:03) Hosea 2(05:49) Hosea 3(06:46) Hosea 4(09:43) Hosea 5(11:58) Hosea 6(13:31) Hosea 7

God loves you. But are you convinced? If we're not careful, those words can lose all meaning. Hosea was a prophet to the nation of Israel thousands of years ago. His ministry was as personal as one could get. The anguish of a husband betrayed and his gut-wrenching journey to get his wife back – that is the picture the ancient prophet Hosea gives us of God's relentless love. Will we allow that picture to correct our misconceptions about the God of the Bible? Will we allow it to lead us away from and out of anything that has taken God's place in our lives?

Pastor Doug reads and comments on Hosea 1.

A man is told by God to find himself a promiscuous woman as a wife. Not only that, he names their children as warnings to wayward Israel. This isn't the kind of story that springs to mind when people think of the Bible, but here at Wholly Buyable, if it's in the book, it's in the podcast.Written and produced by Chas BayfieldMusic by Michael Auld and Jon Hawkins MusicCover art by Lisa GoffE: contact@whollybuyable.comX: Wholly Buyable Podcast

Sermon on Hosea It isn't disagreement. Or distance. Or even rejection. It is betrayal. Although we repeatedly prove unfaithful to God, he remains perfectly faithful. He pursues, redeems, and restores his unfaithful bride through his promised King, Jesus Christ The …

God's love never fails—even when we do. In this message from Hosea 1–3, we see a powerful picture of God's unfailing love for His people. Through Hosea's story, we're reminded that sin is more than breaking rules—it's choosing lesser loves over the One who loves us perfectly. Yet even in our unfaithfulness, God continues to pursue us with grace, offering forgiveness, restoration, and a fresh start. No matter where you are today, God's invitation is the same: turn away from the things that can never satisfy and return to the only love that never fails.

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Broken Promises Hosea 1-2:13 The word of the LORD that came to Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. 2 When the LORD first spoke through Hosea, the LORD said to Hosea, “Go, take to yourself a wife of whoredom and have children of whoredom, for the land commits great whoredom by forsaking the LORD.” 3 So he went and took Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. 4 And the LORD said to him, “Call his name Jezreel, for in just a little while I will punish the house of Jehu for the blood of Jezreel, and I will put an end to the kingdom of the house of Israel. 5 And on that day I will break the bow of Israel in the Valley of Jezreel.” 6 She conceived again and bore a daughter. And the LORD said to him, “Call her name No Mercy, for I will no more have mercy on the house of Israel, to forgive them at all. 7 But I will have mercy on the house of Judah, and I will save them by the LORD their God. I will not save them by bow or by sword or by war or by horses or by horsemen.” 8 When she had weaned No Mercy, she conceived and bore a son. 9 And the LORD said, “Call his name Not My People, for you are not my people, and I am not your God.” 10  Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or numbered. And in the place where it was said to them, “You are not my people,” it shall be said to them, “Children of the living God.” 11 And the children of Judah and the children of Israel shall be gathered together, and they shall appoint for themselves one head. And they shall go up from the land, for great shall be the day of Jezreel. -- 2  Say to your brothers, “You are my people,” and to your sisters, “You have received mercy.” 2  “Plead with your mother, plead— for she is not my wife, and I am not her husband— that she put away her whoring from her face, and her adultery from between her breasts; 3  lest I strip her naked and make her as in the day she was born, and make her like a wilderness, and make her like a parched land, and kill her with thirst. 4  Upon her children also I will have no mercy, because they are children of whoredom. 5  For their mother has played the whore; she who conceived them has acted shamefully. For she said, ‘I will go after my lovers, who give me my bread and my water, my wool and my flax, my oil and my drink.' 6  Therefore I will hedge up her way with thorns, and I will build a wall against her, so that she cannot find her paths. 7  She shall pursue her lovers but not overtake them, and she shall seek them but shall not find them. Then she shall say, ‘I will go and return to my first husband, for it was better for me then than now.' 8  And she did not know that it was I who gave her the grain, the wine, and the oil, and who lavished on her silver and gold, which they used for Baal. 9  Therefore I will take back my grain in its time, and my wine in its season, and I will take away my wool and my flax, which were to cover her nakedness. 10  Now I will uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one shall rescue her out of my hand. 11  And I will put an end to all her mirth, her feasts, her new moons, her Sabbaths, and all her appointed feasts. 12  And I will lay waste her vines and her fig trees, of which she said, ‘These are my wages, which my lovers have given me.' I will make them a forest, and the beasts of the field shall devour them. 13  And I will punish her for the feast days of the Baals when she burned offerings to them and adorned herself with her ring and jewelry, and went after her lovers and forgot me, declares the LORD. I. To obey God we must surrender to God. II. One must obey God to understand the things of God. III. To obey God we must be honest with God and with ourselves. If every member of my church were just like me, what would we be like?

In Hosea 1, we see God use the prophet's marriage and children to show how His people had turned away from Him, reminding us that success and comfort don't always mean we're close to God. Even in the middle of Israel's unfaithfulness, God promises restoration through Jesus, showing that His warnings are meant to draw us back to Him, not push us away.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get your Hosea Scripture Journal now. Our shout-out today goes to Thomas Hughes from Clarksville, TN. Thanks for your partnership in Project23. Our text today is Hosea 1:10-11. Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or numbered. And in the place where it was said to them, "You are not my people," it shall be said to them, "Children of the living God." And the children of Judah and the children of Israel shall be gathered together, and they shall appoint for themselves one head. And they shall go up from the land, for great shall be the day of Jezreel. — Hosea 1:10-11 What happens after judgment? Many people assume judgment is the end of the story. But in the Bible, God often does something surprising. Right after some of the strongest warnings, he gives one of the most beautiful promises. That's exactly what happens here. Just after declaring "You are not my people," God speaks a promise that echoes all the way back to Abraham. "The number of the children of Israel shall be like the sand of the sea." The same God who announced judgment also promises restoration. One day, the people who were called "Not My People" will be called "Children of the living God." This is the heartbeat of the book of Hosea. Israel's unfaithfulness is real. Their rebellion carries consequences. But God's covenant love runs deeper than their failure. Even when his people run away, God continues pursuing them. Hosea's story is not just about ancient Israel. The apostle Paul later quotes this very passage in Romans to show how God's mercy extends even further—to all who respond to him in faith. God takes those who were once far away and brings them near. And notice something else in this promise. God speaks of a future moment when Judah and Israel will be gathered together again under one head. The divided nation will one day be reunited. Throughout Scripture, that ultimate "head" points us forward to a greater king—Jesus Christ. Through him, God gathers people from every background and nation into one family. This is the surprising pattern of the gospel. Judgment exposes sin. Mercy offers restoration. Grace creates a new people. So if you ever wonder whether failure is the end of your story, Hosea reminds us that it is not. The God who warns also restores. The God who disciplines also redeems. Today, take a moment to thank God for the mercy that follows judgment—and the grace that makes restoration possible. DO THIS: Take a few minutes today to thank God for his mercy in your life and remind yourself that his grace always invites restoration. ASK THIS: Why do you think God often gives promises of restoration immediately after warnings of judgment? How does knowing God's mercy shape the way you respond to your own failures? What does it mean for you personally to be called a "child of the living God"? PRAY THIS: Father, thank you for the mercy that follows your warnings and the grace that restores your people. Help me live today in the confidence of being your child. Amen. PLAY THIS: "His Mercy Is More"

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get your Hosea Scripture Journal now. Our shout-out today goes to Jeffrey Mattson from Woodland Park, CO. Thanks for your partnership in Project23. Our text today is Hosea 1:7-9. But I will have mercy on the house of Judah, and I will save them by the Lord their God. I will not save them by bow or by sword or by war or by horses or by horsemen." When she had weaned No Mercy, she conceived and bore a son. And the Lord said, "Call his name Not My People, for you are not my people, and I am not your God." — Hosea 1:7-9 What happens when a people who belong to God stop living like they belong to him? That question sits at the center of today's passage. After the birth of Lo-ruhamah—"No Mercy"—another child is born. This time, God commands Hosea to give the boy a name that would have stunned the nation. Lo-ammi. The name means "Not My People." To understand how shocking this would have been, we have to remember the covenant language God used with Israel for centuries. When God rescued Israel from Egypt, he declared: "I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God." — Exodus 6:7 That phrase defined Israel's entire identity. They were the people of God. But now, because of persistent rebellion and idolatry, God declares something unthinkable. "You are not my people." The statement does not mean God stopped being sovereign over them. Instead, it reveals that the covenant relationship had been broken by their unfaithfulness. Israel had chosen other gods, other loyalties, and other sources of security. In effect, they had already walked away from the relationship. Yet tucked inside this warning is an important contrast. In verse 7, God says he will show mercy to Judah, the southern kingdom. And their deliverance will not come through military strength—no bow, sword, army, or horses. Their salvation will come from the Lord himself. This reminds us of a powerful truth: security never ultimately comes from power, politics, or military strength. It comes from God alone. Israel trusted alliances and armies. Judah would soon learn that their protection depended on God's intervention. And the same lesson still applies today. People often place their confidence in systems, leaders, wealth, or national strength. But God repeatedly reminds his people that real security does not come from human power. It comes from him. So today, take a moment to examine where your trust truly rests. Is it placed in things that feel strong and reliable—or in the God who holds history in his hands? Move your confidence back where it belongs. DO THIS: Identify one area where you tend to place your trust in human strength instead of God—and intentionally place that concern into God's hands today. ASK THIS: Why do people often trust systems, power, or security more than they trust God? What does it practically look like to place your confidence in God rather than in human solutions? Where in your life do you most need to trust God right now? PRAY THIS: Father, help me place my trust in you rather than in human strength or security. Remind me that my true confidence rests in you alone. Amen. PLAY THIS: "In Christ Alone"

What if God told a prophet to marry a prostitute so an entire nation could see how badly it had betrayed him? Summary The book of Hosea opens with one of the most shocking commands in Scripture—God tells the prophet to marry an unfaithful woman so his broken marriage will become a living message to Israel. Beneath a season of prosperity during the reign of Jeroboam II, the nation had slowly drifted from the God who rescued them, blending worship of the Lord with the idols of their culture. Through Hosea's family and the prophetic names of his children, God exposes Israel's spiritual adultery and warns that judgment is coming. Yet even in the midst of confrontation, the chapter ends with hope, revealing the heart of a faithful God who continues to pursue and restore his people. Reflection & Small Group Discussion Questions 1. Why do you think God chose Hosea's marriage to illustrate Israel's relationship with him? 2. What does the story of Hosea and Gomer reveal about the seriousness of spiritual adultery? 3. How did prosperity during Jeroboam II's reign contribute to Israel's spiritual drift? 4. Why is mixing the worship of God with cultural idols so spiritually dangerous? 5. What message was God communicating through the names Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, and Lo-Ammi? 6. How can prosperity sometimes create the illusion that everything is spiritually healthy? 7. What are some modern idols that people look to for provision, identity, or security instead of God? 8. Why does Hosea describe idolatry as relational betrayal rather than simply breaking religious rules? 9. What does Hosea 1:10 reveal about God's heart even after announcing judgment? 10. Where in your life might God be calling you to turn away from competing loyalties and return fully to him?

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get your Hosea Scripture Journal now. Our shout-out today goes to Raymond Smith from Charlotte, NC. Thanks for your partnership in Project23. Our text today is Hosea 1:6. She conceived again and bore a daughter. And the Lord said to him, "Call her name No Mercy, for I will no more have mercy on the house of Israel, to forgive them at all." — Hosea 1:6 How patient is God? The story of Israel shows us something remarkable—God's patience is long, but it is not endless. Hosea's wife, Gomer, gives birth again. This time, the child is a daughter. And once again, God gives the child a name that carries a message. Lo-ruhamah. In Hebrew, the name means "No Mercy" or "Not Pitied." The meaning would have stunned anyone who heard it. For generations, Israel had relied on the mercy of God. Even when they sinned and wandered, God repeatedly showed compassion and forgave them. But now the warning changes. "I will no more have mercy on the house of Israel." This does not mean God had suddenly become cruel or indifferent. It means the nation had reached a point where they repeatedly rejected the mercy that had already been offered. Over and over, God had sent prophets. Over and over, he called the people back to faithfulness. Over and over, he showed patience. But the nation continued to pursue idols, ignore God's word, and trust in their own strength. Eventually, mercy that is continually rejected turns into discipline. This is one of the most sobering truths in Scripture. God is incredibly patient with his people, but persistent rebellion eventually brings consequences. The warning in Hosea's day was meant to wake the nation up. And the same principle applies to us today. God's mercy is one of the greatest gifts we receive—but mercy is not meant to be ignored or abused. It is meant to lead us back to him. Paul later writes in Romans: "God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance." — Romans 2:4 So today, don't treat God's patience casually. If there is an area of your life where God has been calling you to change, respond while his mercy is still inviting you back. His warnings are not meant to push you away—they are meant to draw you closer. Take a moment today to thank God for his patience in your life, and respond to the places where he is calling you to return. DO THIS: Thank God today for his patience in your life, and respond to one area where he has been calling you to change. ASK THIS: Why do people sometimes mistake God's patience for approval? Where in your life have you experienced God's mercy even when you didn't deserve it? Is there an area where God has been patiently calling you back to him? PRAY THIS: Father, thank you for your mercy and patience in my life. Help me respond to your kindness with repentance and renewed faithfulness. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Lord Have Mercy (For What We Have Done)"

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get your Hosea Scripture Journal now. Our shout-out today goes to Doug Whiting from Alexandria, MN. Thanks for your partnership in Project23. Our text today is Hosea 1:4-5. And the Lord said to him, "Call his name Jezreel, for in just a little while I will punish the house of Jehu for the blood of Jezreel, and I will put an end to the kingdom of the house of Israel. And on that day I will break the bow of Israel in the Valley of Jezreel." — Hosea 1:4-5 Have you ever noticed how people assume that if enough time passes, God must have forgotten? That's the moment Israel had reached. Hosea's first son is born, and God tells him to name the child Jezreel. To modern readers, the name may not sound significant, but to the people of Israel, it would have immediately stirred memories. Jezreel was the place where King Jehu carried out a violent purge decades earlier. In a dramatic political revolution, Jehu wiped out the ruling house of Ahab and slaughtered many of his rivals. While God had used Jehu to judge wicked leadership, the violence that followed went far beyond what God intended. Blood had soaked the valley. Years passed. Kings rose and fell. The nation moved on. But God had not forgotten. Through Hosea's son, God announces that the bloodshed at Jezreel will finally be addressed. The dynasty of Jehu will fall, and the military strength of Israel will be broken. "I will break the bow of Israel in the Valley of Jezreel." The bow was the symbol of military power. Israel trusted in its armies, its victories, and its national strength. But God was warning them that their security would soon collapse. History confirmed this warning. Within a generation, Israel's political stability would crumble, its kings would be assassinated, and eventually the Assyrian Empire would conquer the nation. The lesson is clear: time does not erase sin. A nation may bury its history. Leaders may ignore their past. Cultures may try to move forward without accountability. But God sees what people try to hide. And yet, this warning is also an act of mercy. God was giving Israel a chance to see what they had ignored. He was speaking before judgment came. The name Jezreel was not just a reminder of past violence—it was a warning that there was still time to turn back. That same principle applies to our lives. Sometimes we assume that past choices no longer matter. But God's warnings are not meant to crush us—they are meant to wake us up. So today, take a moment to ask God to search your heart. If there are areas of hidden compromise, unresolved sin, or patterns you have ignored, bring them honestly before him. Confession is not the end of the story. It is often the beginning of restoration. DO THIS: Ask God to search your heart today and reveal any unresolved sin you may have ignored—and bring it honestly before him in confession. ASK THIS: Are there areas of your past you tend to minimize or ignore rather than bring before God? Why do people often assume that time erases the seriousness of sin? What would honest confession and repentance look like in your life today? PRAY THIS: Father, search my heart and reveal anything I have tried to hide or ignore. Give me the humility to bring it before you and walk in truth. Amen. PLAY THIS: "The Good Confession"

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get your Hosea Scripture Journal now. Our shout-out today goes to Jeffrey Nelson from Mooresville, NC. Thanks for your partnership in Project23. Our text today is Hosea 1:3. So he went and took Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. — Hosea 1:3 Hosea doesn't argue. He doesn't delay. He doesn't negotiate the terms. He simply obeys. "So he went and took Gomer…" That short phrase reveals something powerful about Hosea's character. When God spoke, Hosea acted. Even though the assignment was painful. Even though it would affect his reputation. Even though the cost would follow him for years. Hosea marries Gomer, the woman God told him to take as his wife. And just like that, the prophet's life becomes the message. The marriage itself would be difficult, but God was revealing something deeper through it. Hosea's faithful love for an unfaithful wife would mirror God's covenant love for a people who continually turned away from him. Throughout the Bible, marriage often reflects the covenant relationship between God and his people. The prophets described Israel as God's bride. Later, the New Testament describes the church as the bride of Christ. Marriage is meant to reflect covenant faithfulness. That's why Israel's idolatry was so serious. It wasn't just disobedience—it was betrayal. The people who belonged to God were giving their hearts to other gods. Hosea's obedience allowed the nation to see this truth in a way they could not ignore. Sometimes God asks his people to obey in ways that stretch their comfort and challenge their understanding. Obedience may cost time, reputation, relationships, or personal plans. But faithful obedience always begins the same way. God speaks. And we respond. So today, consider this: is there an area where God has already made his will clear, but hesitation or fear has kept you from acting? Faith grows when obedience moves from intention to action. Take one step today toward doing what you already know God has called you to do. DO THIS: Identify one clear step of obedience God has already placed in front of you—and take that step today without delay. ASK THIS: Where in your life might God be asking for obedience right now? What fears or concerns sometimes keep you from acting on what God has already made clear? How might your obedience influence the people around you? PRAY THIS: Father, give me the courage to obey you even when obedience feels costly or uncomfortable. Help my life reflect faithfulness to you. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Trust and Obey"

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get your Hosea Scripture Journal now. Our shout-out today goes to Gonzalo Mora from Dunedin, FL. Thanks for your partnership in Project23. Our text today is Hosea 1:2. When the Lord first spoke through Hosea, the Lord said to Hosea, "Go, take to yourself a wife of whoredom and have children of whoredom, for the land commits great whoredom by forsaking the Lord." — Hosea 1:2 Have you ever wondered why God sometimes uses shocking illustrations to make a point? This verse is one of the most surprising commands in the entire Bible. God tells the prophet Hosea to marry a woman who will be unfaithful to him. At first glance, it seems confusing—even disturbing. Why would God ask one of his prophets to step into a marriage like this? The answer is found at the end of the verse. "For the land commits great whoredom by forsaking the Lord." God is not simply giving Hosea a difficult personal assignment. He is creating a living illustration. Hosea's marriage will become a picture of Israel's relationship with God. Throughout Scripture, God describes his covenant with his people using the language of marriage. When God rescued Israel from Egypt and brought them into a covenant with him, he bound himself to them in a relationship of love and faithfulness. But Israel had been chasing other gods. Instead of trusting the Lord who delivered them, the nation pursued Baal and the false promises of surrounding cultures. They looked to idols for security, prosperity, and blessing. In God's eyes, that spiritual betrayal looked exactly like marital unfaithfulness. So God tells Hosea to live out the message. The prophet's life would become the sermon. And this is part of the unique role prophets often played. Sometimes they didn't just speak God's word—they acted it out. Their lives became visible illustrations of the truth God wanted his people to see. Hosea's marriage would reveal something painful about the human heart. People who belong to God can still run after other loves. But the story of Hosea will also reveal something even greater. God's covenant love is far more faithful than ours. Before moving on today, take a moment to consider your own heart. Idolatry rarely looks like ancient statues or carved images anymore. It often shows up in quieter forms—anything we trust, pursue, or depend on more than God. Ask the Lord to reveal if anything in your life has quietly taken the place that only he should hold. DO THIS: Take a moment today to identify one thing in your life that may be competing with God for your trust or attention—and surrender it to him. ASK THIS: What are the "modern idols" that people often pursue instead of trusting God? Is there something in your life you depend on more than you depend on God? What would it look like to place your full trust in him again? PRAY THIS: Father, reveal anything in my heart that has taken your rightful place. Help me trust you above every other love or pursuit. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Lord I Need You"

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get your Hosea Scripture Journal now. Our shout-out today goes to Charles Donahue from Keene, NH. Thanks for your partnership in Project23. Our text today is Hosea 1:1. The word of the Lord that came to Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. — Hosea 1:1 How does a nation drift away from God? Not all at once. Not in one dramatic moment. It happens slowly. Quietly. Over time. One generation compromises. The next generation forgets. Eventually, a culture that once knew God barely remembers him at all. That's the moment Hosea steps into. This opening verse may read like a simple historical note, but it tells us something important. Hosea ministered during the reigns of several kings in Judah—Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah—and during the reign of Jeroboam II in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. By this time, the nation had already been divided for nearly two hundred years. The Northern Kingdom kept the name Israel, while the Southern Kingdom became Judah. Hosea's message was directed mainly toward Israel. And at first glance, things looked strong. Under Jeroboam II the nation experienced economic growth and military success. Borders expanded. Trade increased. Life appeared stable. But spiritually, the nation was collapsing. Idolatry filled the land. Baal worship spread through the culture. Religious activity still existed, but true devotion to God had largely disappeared. In that moment, God raised up a prophet. In the Old Testament, prophets were not primarily predictors of the future. They were messengers sent by God to speak truth to God's people—confronting sin, warning of consequences, and calling the nation back to covenant faithfulness. Hosea was that voice. And history shows a pattern: when a nation begins drifting from God, God sends a warning before judgment comes. He sends truth before consequences. He sends a voice before collapse. So pause today and examine your own life. Spiritual drift rarely feels dramatic while it's happening—but small compromises can quietly move our hearts further from God than we realize. Take a moment today to ask God where drift may be happening in your life, and take one small step back toward him. DO THIS: Take five quiet minutes today and ask God to reveal one area where you may be drifting spiritually—and make one intentional step toward him. ASK THIS: Where in your life might spiritual drift be happening without you noticing it? What small compromise today could slowly move your heart away from God? What is one simple step you could take today to move closer to him? PRAY THIS: Father, help me recognize the places where I may be drifting from you. Draw my heart back toward faithfulness and truth. Amen. PLAY THIS: "The King Is Coming"

Southwest Harbor Congregational Church

Southwest Harbor Congregational Church

God is and will be faithful to restore all of his unfaithful people.

Southwest Harbor Congregational Church

Southwest Harbor Congregational Church

Hosea's heartbreaking family becomes a living picture of God's pain over human unfaithfulness—and the stunning promise that his mercy will have the final word.

20 Proverbs 18-19; 27 Daniel 11-12; 28 Hosea 1-7; 19 Psalms 109-116; 41 Mark 13-16

20 Proverbs 18-19; 27 Daniel 11-12; 28 Hosea 1-8; 19 Psalms 111-118; 58 Hebrews 12-13; 59 James 1-3

Does God really love us as a father loves his children? Hosea 1.1-11 leaves us with no doubts about His heartfelt affection for His people.

27 Daniel 12; 28 Hosea 1; 20 Proverbs 6; 59 James 4-5

Hosea is a story in the Bible full of scandal, sin, symbolism, and salvation.In part one of this three week series, Pastor Justin begins breaking down the first chapter of Hosea, and how it seeks to answer the age old question: "If anyone really knew me, deep down, my hidden thoughts, secret desires, failures, and emotions, would they really love me?" By exploring the book of Hosea, we'll come face-to-face with the truth. Yes, we are broken, broken people. But God's relentless, pursuing love is not based on our faithfulness; it's based on His.

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5. Love in a Broken City (Hosea 1:1-11) by Church in the Square (Sermon Audio)

We set Hosea 1–4 in the timeline of the Minor Prophets and trace the hard clash of judgment and mercy. God confronts betrayal and idolatry, yet promises a future where names are rewritten and love is renewed in the wilderness.• context for Hosea within kings and prophets• Hosea's marriage as living parable• meanings of Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, Lo-Ammi• judgment on idolatry, festivals and unjust leaders• promise of covenant renewal and peace• the wilderness as a place of tender restoration• redemption as Hosea buys back his wife• questions for reflection on resisting or trusting God's drawGo to outloudbible.com, head to the resources page, and download the free guide Kings and ProphetsSend Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

02/01/2026 - Sunday Morning Message at Pinheads Family Entertainment Center in Fishers, IN

Kevin Anderson speaks from Hosea 1 on God's love to a rebellious people.

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Title: Love Threatened Preacher: Mark Dever Series: What is Love? Passage: Hosea 1:1-3:5

How does Scripture point to Christ? Together, we are studying Old and New Testament passages over the course of the year, learning how all of Scripture speaks to Jesus. Join us as we dive deep into the Old and New Testament and marvel at the ways Jesus is on every page of the Bible.   Today, we are discussing week 43 day 5 of the CIAOS study. You can follow along with us in Christ in All of Scripture| A 52-Week Journey of Discovering Jesus on Every Page of the Bible vol. 2   Visit The Daily Grace Co. for the Christ in All of Scripture bundle and for beautiful products that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.   Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Subscribe to the Daily Grace Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and Read the Bible in a year with us in the Bible App.

How does Scripture point to Christ? Together, we are studying Old and New Testament passages over the course of the year, learning how all of Scripture speaks to Jesus. Join us as we dive deep into the Old and New Testament and marvel at the ways Jesus is on every page of the Bible.   Today, we are discussing week 43 day 4 of the CIAOS study. You can follow along with us in Christ in All of Scripture| A 52-Week Journey of Discovering Jesus on Every Page of the Bible vol. 2   Visit The Daily Grace Co. for the Christ in All of Scripture bundle and for beautiful products that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.   Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Subscribe to the Daily Grace Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and Read the Bible in a year with us in the Bible App.

How does Scripture point to Christ? Together, we are studying Old and New Testament passages over the course of the year, learning how all of Scripture speaks to Jesus. Join us as we dive deep into the Old and New Testament and marvel at the ways Jesus is on every page of the Bible.   Today, we are discussing week 43 day 2 of the CIAOS study. You can follow along with us in Christ in All of Scripture| A 52-Week Journey of Discovering Jesus on Every Page of the Bible vol. 2   Visit The Daily Grace Co. for the Christ in All of Scripture bundle and for beautiful products that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.   Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Subscribe to the Daily Grace Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and Read the Bible in a year with us in the Bible App.

How does Scripture point to Christ? Together, we are studying Old and New Testament passages over the course of the year, learning how all of Scripture speaks to Jesus. Join us as we dive deep into the Old and New Testament and marvel at the ways Jesus is on every page of the Bible.   Today, we are discussing week 43 day 1 of the CIAOS study. You can follow along with us in Christ in All of Scripture| A 52-Week Journey of Discovering Jesus on Every Page of the Bible vol. 2   Visit The Daily Grace Co. for the Christ in All of Scripture bundle and for beautiful products that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.   Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Subscribe to the Daily Grace Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and Read the Bible in a year with us in the Bible App.

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