We know that before the Gospel was opened and preached to the Gentiles (Cornelius being the first Gentile convert – Acts 10), Israel was the chosen nation by God, and he worked and dealt only with them.
Amos 3:2 “You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth…”
Everything that happened to them was a shadow of better things to come. (Colossians 2:17). The reality is found in Jesus. God illustrated His relationship with Israel, as a husband and wife, God being the husband and Israel the wife.
Isaiah 54:5 “For your Maker is your husband…”
Jeremiah 31:32 “…My covenant which they broke, although I was a husband to them, declares the Lord.”
However, Israel in numerous occasions left their true God and worshiped foreign gods. This was considered adultery against them.
In the story of Hosea and Gomer, God wanted to show Hosea and the nation of Israel how does it really feel, when the chosen one, the one you love and care for, leaves you.
We recommend a wonderful Powerpoint sermon called “Hosea – a Minor Prophet with a Major Problem.” You can watch it here: https://bibleresources.info/videos/hosea-a-minor-prophet-with-a-major-problem/
The prophet Hosea was instructed by God to do the unthinkable, to marry a harlot. This video probes the reasons and symbolism God intended to convey, including lessons of God’s loyalty to His people as well as a Christian’s loyalty to God and His principles.
