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by: Lowell Harrup

11/07/2024

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Hosea was a contemporary of Isaiah (Hos. 1:1; Is. 1:1). Both were trying to prevent the dissolution and disintegration of Israel that would result from their intentional wickedness. God’s case against Israel included their lack of faithfulness, kindness and knowledge.  In the place of these was violence in all its expressions (4:2-4). Idolatry was pervasive; justice was perverted (4:11-14).  God finally told Hosea, “Ephraim is joined to her idols, let her alone (v17).  Yet God still cared and was faithful (6:3).

Israel was willing to offer sacrifices, but not willing to change.  “His going forth” (grace) is still certain as the dawn (6:3} but his expectation of loyalty has not changed.

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Hosea was a contemporary of Isaiah (Hos. 1:1; Is. 1:1). Both were trying to prevent the dissolution and disintegration of Israel that would result from their intentional wickedness. God’s case against Israel included their lack of faithfulness, kindness and knowledge.  In the place of these was violence in all its expressions (4:2-4). Idolatry was pervasive; justice was perverted (4:11-14).  God finally told Hosea, “Ephraim is joined to her idols, let her alone (v17).  Yet God still cared and was faithful (6:3).

Israel was willing to offer sacrifices, but not willing to change.  “His going forth” (grace) is still certain as the dawn (6:3} but his expectation of loyalty has not changed.

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