The Gospel of Jesus is unique in the whole world - because it is, purely, Good News. The Old Testament prophet Hosea is dense, intense, and a bit confusing - which is why it ends with a call to read wisely, and listen discerningly. As we do so, we see that Hosea foreshadows Jesus’ role in the rescue of his people. He is the faithful husband, who fully knows the depth of his people’s unfaithfulness, and out of love rescues them and brings them home.