We conclude this series of messages on Hosea by making an overview of the entire book and finding the "dark sayings" about Christ and His redemption which appear repeatedly in the midst of God's pronouncement of judgment upon Israel. We focus particularly on Hosea 13:14 which is quoted by the Apostle Paul in 1 Cor 15.
The Lord pronounces judgment upon Israel and yet His great grief is revealed even as He effects His holy justice upon rebellious people.
Hosea exposes the craving for false gods among the Israelites. The more the Lord blessed them, the more they despised Him.
Hosea's countrymen pretended to be God's people but they were idolaters at heart. In this chapter (9) God pronounces His judgments upon them.
Hosea announces to Israel that the Lord's trumpet is about to sound, announcing His judgment upon the nation for its idolatrous sins.
God intervenes to bless or judge individuals and nations. His Word is not only powerful, it IS power and therefore always effects what it speaks.
Idolatry is promoted and energized by demons. Those who worship false gods become enslaved to the devil.
We return now to our series in the book of Hosea. This message is a refresher and review of where we have been. The Lord tells Hosea to marry Gomer, an adulterous wife, and gives him three children whose names are bad news to Israel.
