In Chapters 4 & 5 of Hosea, we see Israel and her priests charged with disregard, disobedience and deception in relation to God's law. The folly of their attitude toward the law is only fully understood in light of God's goodness in providing this means for relationship. In this session, we explore the reality that we can delight in God's law because of the heart of God in giving it.

In Chapters 2 & 3 of Hosea, we see God pursue Israel through four movements: courting, betrothal, marriage, and consummation. This is no so-called "blind love," but the all-knowing and penetrating love of Israel's Husband. Now, all who are in Christ enjoy this faithful and lavish love. 

In Hosea 2, Israel is charged with sins against God. Looking at the text through the lens of criminal trial - the crime, the motive, the sentence, and the possibility of hope - helps us see God's ultimate aim to restore His bride.

Biblical prophecies typically have three broad movements - a call for the people of God to turn from sin and face divine judgment, the prediction of near events, and the prediction of future events. In Session 2, we looked at a microcosm of those three movements in Hosea 1 and saw the compassionate God who speaks to His people. 

Hosea is a prophecy written to the people of Israel during a tumultuous time. The original audience hears Hosea's prophecy with both the story of God's people and the political context of the time at the forefront of their minds. That story and context are helpful launch pads for understanding what Hosea has to say about God and how He relates to His children.

Our Baptism Preparation Class is designed for those who want to learn more about baptism, including those who want to be baptized soon. The class is geared toward children, but anyone is welcome to participate. This is Session 2 of the two-week class, and it covers what it means to be immersed in Christ and be united to Him through death and resurrection.

Our Baptism Preparation Class is designed for those who want to learn more about baptism, including those who want to be baptized soon. The class is geared toward children, but anyone is welcome to participate. This is Session 1 of the two-week class, and it covers what it means to be immersed in Christ and be united to Him through death and resurrection.

Listen to Stephaney Carpenter teach through Week 12 of our 2023 Fall Women's Bible Study.

Listen to MK* teach through Week 11 of our 2023 Fall Women's Bible Study.

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Listen to Erin Roberts teach through Week 10 of our 2023 Fall Women's Bible Study.