The Message of Hosea - Love To The Loveless

"Go and marry a prostitute." These are the first words God spoke to his prophet Hosea. Why would he ask this of one of his special spokesmen? Because he wanted to teach Hosea, the nation of Israel, and all of us today a lesson we will not forget, a lesson that is painful yet joyous.

Hosea's sombre portrait of the human condition is our lesson in pain. All of us have played the harlot by forsaking God and his ways. The picture is not pretty but it's true. Yet Hosea's clear illustration of God's love for us brings joy. While we are yet sinners, God comes to us and loves us.

Derek Kidner imaginatively takes us through the unfolding story of Hosea and his wife Gomer, explaining the basic message, pointing out the subtleties, and encouraging readers to live lives worthy of the God who loves the loveless.

About the author

Derek Kidner (1913-2008) was warden of Tyndale House, Cambridge. He wrote several volumes in the Tyndale Old Testament Commentary series, including those on Genesis, Ezra and Nehemiah, Psalms and Proverbs, which remain in print as the Kidner Classic Commentary series.

Summary

Derek Kidner imaginatively takes us through the unfolding story of Hosea and his wife Gomer in The Message of Hosea, encouraging readers to live lives worthy of the God who loves the loveless.

Product details

• Authors: Derek Kidner
• Publisher: Ivp
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.04.2024
• EAN: 9781789744330
• ISBN: 978-1-78974-433-0
• No. of pages: 138
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 215 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 177 g
• Series: Bible Speaks Today; The Bible Speaks Today Old Testament
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works