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 - April 22, 2003
Living Faith, Lasting Fulfilment
Col 1:24-29; Col 2:1-23. Personal calling from God, Luk 9:23. 7 Qualities of a faithful minister. The believer's greatest ability is "availability." 3 things every believer is: priest, 1Pe 2:5-9; ambassador,2Co 5:17-21; minister, 1Co 12:4-7. Stand firm in the faith when assaulted by the enemy. The enemy's strategy: rationalism, intellectualism, legalism, mysticism.
Scripture References: Luke 9:23, Colossians 2:1-23, Colossians 1:24-29
From Series: "Colossians - Living Faith Lasting Fulfillment - Uniontown PA - 2008"
Bible Conference given in Oct. 2008 in Uniontown PA