Hosea : When Isreal Was a Child, I Loved Him (CMBC)
Classes
Class 1: Hosea and Gomer: Forgiveness and Restoration
The class explores Hosea's narrative of Israel's unfaithfulness and God's enduring love, drawing parallels with Jeroboam's reign and Israel's historical idolatry. It emphasizes themes of forgiveness, restoration, and the consequences of sin, linking them to personal and communal repentance.
Class 2: Israel's Spritual Adultery
The class explores Hosea's message of Israel's spiritual adultery and God's unwavering love despite Israel's unfaithfulness. It emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and spiritual growth through reflection and repentance.
Class 3: Her Refusal to Repent
The class explores Hosea 6, where Israel expresses repentance but their faithfulness is temporary. God emphasizes the need for continuous faithfulness over mere sacrifices and rituals. The class highlights the consequences of Israel's unfaithfulness and the importance of genuine repentance and mercy.
Class 4: God's Judgement on His Wayward Wife
The class covers Hosea's prophecy of God's judgment on Israel for their waywardness and idolatry, emphasizing their failure to seek God's counsel and their divided hearts between worshiping Yahweh and pagan gods. It highlights the consequences of their actions and the importance of aligning one's life with God's commandments.
Class 5: The Restoration of Israel to Her God
The class explores Hosea's prophecy, emphasizing Israel's need to repent and return to God. It highlights God's enduring love and the importance of faith and repentance for salvation.