The book of Hosea is divided into two unequal sections: The first (Chapters 1–3) uses the relationship between Hosea and Gomer, to set the stage
for the second (Chapters 4–14), which deals with God’s complaint against Israel and the coming judgment. In the first, we have the faithful prophet and the faithless bride; in the second, we see the faithful God and faithless Israel.
The theme of the book is the loyal love of God for idolatrous Israel, and the power of His redemption and forgiveness to transform her into His beloved bride.
Gene Cunningham - May 23, 2003
Profiles in Providence #5
Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]
Scripture References: Philippians 3:12, Philippians 2:19-24, Acts 13:22, Genesis 15:6, Hebrews 3:5, Ecclesiastes 7:8, Philippians 3:9, Ecclesiastes 7:1, Luke 19:10, Philippians 2:25-30
From Series: "Philippians - Profiles in Providence - Florida 2008"
Philippians 1:12 starts out "Now I want you to know brethren that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the Gospel". It's a key verse in the letter Paul wrote to those faithful believers while he was in chains.