13
Nov
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The mentioning of Mizpah in the first verse of chapter 5 brings up a question on the involvement of the southern kingdom of Judah in Hosea’s prophecy. We also look at the cycle of idolatry/adultery, punishment and questioning faith. Hosea 5:1-5
5
Nov
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Yoel and Jeff discuss da’at (knowledge), priesthood, holy trees and much more as we finish chapter 4 of Hosea.
30
Oct
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YHWH presents His legal case against Israel as evidenced by a specific word used in the first verse of Hosea chapter 4. Yoel and Jeff discuss verses 1-5, plus a bonus introductory discussion on morality, hubris and anarchy.
23
Oct
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Difficulties in the placement and translation of Hosea chapter 3 lead to interesting questions. Is there a second wife in Hosea’s experience? What can we learn about the price paid for the woman, and how does the exile affect obedience to Torah?
13
Oct
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From Hosea 2:15-25 , Yoel and Jeff discuss how the Northern Kingdom perverted their perception of YHVH to be like the Ba’alim, what the “wilderness” experience is for them, and the response of the earth to the presence of the people of Israel.
6
Oct
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The discussion of Hosea continues in Chapter 2 with images of divorce, shaming and execution. Yoel compares the language of Hosea with Ezekiel and Jeremiah, and he and Jeff discuss whether the redemption will be a sudden, big event or a gradual thing, as well as whether these judgements mean ending the covenant.
30
Sep
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Yoel and Jeff Gilbert continue in Hosea with the significance of the names Jezreel, Lo-ruhamah and Lo-ammi, whether Israel is being divorced, as well as the concept of loyalty, consequences of disloyalty, and the gathering of Israel.
24
Sep
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Yoel and Jeff Gilbert begin the study of the book of Hosea with a discussion of the times that Hosea lived and saw. Hosea was a contemporary of several of the other “Major Prophets”, but the only “Prophet” that was of the northern Kingdom.