What kind of love keeps pursuing after repeated betrayal? In this powerful opening message from the book of Hosea, we encounter a scandalous command from God: the prophet Hosea is told to marry a woman who will be unfaithful to him. Why? Because God wants His people to see—not just hear—what His love looks like.

Through a broken marriage, rebellious children, and names that speak judgment, God paints a vivid picture of Israel’s spiritual adultery—and His relentless, covenant-keeping love. But the story doesn’t stop there. In a shocking reversal, God promises restoration, a new name, and a future hope that finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ.