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Hosea 3 (view passage online)
Paul explains in Romans 9-11 that God has not rejected Israel, but has used their stumbling to bring salvation to the Gentiles. God’s promises to His people are irrevocable, and He will one day restore the nation according to His sovereign plan.
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Hosea 1:1-2 (view passage online)
God commanded the prophet Hosea to marry an unfaithful woman to paint a living picture of Israel’s spiritual adultery. Though the names of their children symbolized judgment, God’s story through Hosea shows He will always keep His promise to restore His people.
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Hosea 1:1-2 (view passage online)
This introduction to the book of Hosea establishes marriage as a foundational theme, picturing God’s covenant relationship with Israel. The book shows how God uses the prophet’s painful marriage to illustrate Israel’s unfaithfulness and His own persistent love.