Hosea revealed little about his background, though his book of prophecy offers a few glimpses into his life. Dramatized audiobookson the other handcombine the theatrical aspects of film with the content of an audiobook. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. This the book of hosea bible study summary on the book of hosea bible study summary events looks at the book of hosea bible study summary prophecy and asks who is the book of hosea summary about, why is the book of hosea. Hosea continues to love his wife, despite her unfaithfulness to him and so his marriage is a picture of gods covenantal love for his people and israels continual unfaithfulness to him. She had sold herself into slavery and had hit bottom. Ecclesiastes and song of songs audiobook download 9780310420910 by zondervan.
Lamp in the dark the untold history of the bible 2009, the sequel tares among. The remainder of the book of hosea consists of a collection of miscellaneous statements expressing hosea s convictions concerning the character of yahweh and yahwehs relation to the people of israel. According to the superscription, hosea began his prophetic activity during the reign of jeroboam ii c. There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adu.
The first concerns the nature of the story told in chs. Both kingdoms were experiencing immense prosperity and growth, politically and economically, and the corresponding spiritual decline is a massive part of the story in which the prophecy was announced. Dramatized audio bible new international version, niv. This book is based off the love story from the bible of hosea and gomer. Hosea, the son of beeri, prophesied for quite some time, from 785 to 725 b. Its their struggle she finds it hard to turn away from the life she has always known and basically born into. Hosea with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The first three chapters use hoseas life to illustrate his prophetic message, as he marries gomer, who is repeatedly unfaithful to him. Chapter 14 closes with an appeal to true repentance. A remarkable true story of hope amid the horror of tehrans brutal evin prison ebook. Escucha dramatized audio bible new international version, niv. The book of hosea is a collection of prophetic messages delivered by the prophet hosea and narrative descriptions of hoseas marriage and the birth of his children 1. Book of hosea bible book of hosea bible study book of. Most of hosea s messages are announcements of gods anger with israel the northern of the two israelite kingdoms and gods impending judgment on this people.
The book of hosea is the written record of the prophecies that ho sea son of beeri 1, gave to the nation of israel in the eighth century b. Hosea is the only prophet of israel who left any written prophecies which were recorded during the later years of his life. Mar 26, 2017 hosea, one of the most misunderstood books of the bible. Hosea s prophecy landed in a period of dramatic change for the kingdoms of israel and judah. Hosea prophesied during a dark and melancholic era of israels history, the period of the northern kingdoms decline and fall in the 8th. My first love, a dramatization of the book of hosea part 1find part 2. And the lord said to hosea, go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms. Hear the word of the lord, you israelites, because the lord has a charge to bring against you who live in the land. The holy bible book 28 hosea kjv dramatized audio youtube.
Often, we do not recognize the derivation of these bible names, but this prophets name would be joseph in english. Dramatized brings these books of the bible to life with this truetotext dramatization. Gomer gomer was the wife of the prophet hosea 8th century bc, mentioned in the hebrew bibles book of hosea. The book of hosea bible study summary christianity oasis ministry has provided you with this book of hosea bible study with the book of hosea bible study summary. Complete audiovisual bible reading of the book of hosea. Hoseas wife and children when the lord began to speak through hosea, the lord said to him, go, marry a promiscuous woman and have children with her, for like an adulterous wife this land is guilty of. Hosea continues to pursueat times gomer would return to the safety and comfort of hosea but would leave him again. Most of hoseas messages are announcements of gods anger with israel the northern of the two israelite kingdoms and gods impending judgment on this people. The book of hosea was likely written between 755 and 725 b. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful. There is no faithfulness, no love, no acknowledgment of god in the land. We do well to recall the story, especially given the great debate among some in the church today over the question of divorce and remarriage. In this book, hosea accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god and warns them of the tragic consequences to follow.
The fully orchestrated background enriches the text reading and enhances the total experience. The book primarily denounces israel for apostasy against god and. Intro to hosea biblica the international bible society. While some interpreters have thought the story to be merely an allegory of the relation between god and israel, others claim. The prophets name means salvation, likely a reference to hoseas position in israel as a beacon of hope to those who would repent and turn to god because of his message. Hosea american standard version religionbibleasv28hoseaaudiobook hosea was. Hosea wanted to see gomer restored to his side as his faithful wife. Hosea 1 relates how hosea has three children, a son called. Gomer is a prostitute and hosea is a godly man told to marry her.
The book of hosea is one of the most beautiful and confusing books you will. Hosea summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of hosea for bible study or sunday school lessons. The northern kingdom of israel enjoyed moderate success from conquering neighboring kingdoms, but they were spiritually bankrupt on the inside. The drama ministry of the church a voice crying in the wilderness presents this drama based on the book of hosea, we hope to be a blessing to. And his name is related to the name joshua, which means salvation. The book of hosea is a collection of prophetic messages delivered by the prophet hosea and narrative descriptions of hosea s marriage and the birth of his children 1. The book of hosea is the written record of the prophecies that ho sea son of beeri1. Audiobible nkjv dramatized new king james version complete. But he is not able to cure you, not able to heal your sores. Hosea chapter 2 teaches me about the love god have for humanity. Featuring top voice talent enhanced by original music and sound effects, this audio bible brings the king james versio. To be honest, the production value is not quite up to hollywood standards, but its good enough. Hoseas days were likely around 760 to 725 bc the dates that the kings of israel and judah occupy as listed at hosea 1. This book is a journey of remembering where your true power lies.
That story is the story of hosea, which we see historically dramatized. Set around the fall of the northern kingdom of israel, the book of hosea denounces the worship of gods other than yahweh. Audiobible niv 28 hosea dramatized new international version. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Hosea, an oldtestament prophet, preached his own life message using his marriage as the sermon illustration.
Hoseas wife and children when the lord began to speak through hosea, the lord said to him, go. May 02, 2020 hosea is the only prophet of israel who left any written prophecies which were recorded during the later years of his life. For those who value the timeless kjv translation, this new audio recording of hosea, joel, and amos offers a rich listening experience. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. But when a confrontation occurs between carrie and ashleya newcomer with a bad attitudethe spirit of fellowship is broken. At the same time he shows the future ways of god with his people. If this becomes characteristic of society at large, dishonesty and corruption become endemic. Hosea is the first of the 12 minor prophets called minor not because they are of less importance, but because the books are shorter. Hosea accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god, and warns them of the tragic consequences to follow. The story of the prophet hoseas troubled marriage is a powerful testimony to two things.
According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets. The book is perhaps best known for the story of hoseas sad marriage to gomer. The book of hosea king james bible alexander scourby. In the book of hosea, god sends hosea to israel during king jeroboam iis reign to admonish. But i was very impressed with the handling of the hosea story and its meaning is communicated very well. Hoseas message was primarily for the northern kingdom of israel.
Hosea 1 niv the word of the lord that came to hosea. This however will only be fulfilled in the time of the end. The prophets name means salvation, likely a reference to hosea s position in israel as a beacon of hope to those who would repent and turn to god because of his message. According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets set around the fall of the northern kingdom of israel, the book of hosea denounces the worship of gods other than jehovah, metaphorically comparing israels abandonment of jehovah to a. The remainder of the book of hosea consists of a collection of miscellaneous statements expressing hoseas convictions concerning the character of yahweh and yahwehs relation to the people of israel. Hosea was a young preacher in the nation of israel, the northern kingdom, and he was a.
Hosea appears to have had the temperament of a poet. Book of hosea, the first of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, considered as one book, the twelve, in the jewish canon. Steve, carrie, cooper, and gameboy are looking forward to their youth group trip. The story of the prophet hosea and his troubled marriage are a powerful testimony to us of our own tendency to be unfaithful to god but also of gods passionate love for us. We do well to recall the story, especially given the continue reading the story of hosea and what it teaches about god and holy matrimony. The book of hosea king james bible alexander scourby youtube. In structure, the book is di vided into two major sections. Abstract the book of hosea portrays the dangers of the observance of religious ceremony without genuine devotion and commitment to the lord. The book of hosea niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 28 duration. The apostle pauls letters, for example, were read aloud to the local church communities who received them. The book of hosea new living translation dramatized audio bible.
The word of the lord that came to hosea son of beeri during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah, and during the reign of jeroboam son of jehoash king of israel. Hosea, one of the most misunderstood books of the bible. Hosea 5, new international version niv the bible app. The apostle pauls letters, for example, were read aloud. By them hosea expresses his deep woe over israels condition. While some interpreters have thought the story to be merely an allegory of the relation between god and israel, others claim, more plausibly, that the story is to be taken literally.
The first concerns the nature of the story told inchs. The book of hosea has at least two perplexing problems. One day word came by way of the grapevine gossips that gomer had been deserted by her lover. We are currently reading from the book of the prophet hosea at daily mass. And he believed that god was great enough to do it. For example, focus on the family has produced the complete series of the chronicles of narnia in this format. Book of hosea overview insight for living ministries. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. The second part of the book contains longish lamentations of hosea. This dramatized audio version of hosea, joel, and amos in the niv brings the bible to life with this truetotext dramatization of gods word. When the books of the bible were first written, most recipients experienced them with their ears. Powerful love overcomes rebellion in the book of hosea. As an account full of harsh judgment unfolds, we find in its midst a rare and pure gem. Listen free to the complete new international version niv audio bible, narrated by acclaimed actor max mclean.
The incredible scandal of gods perfect love found in hosea. But i was very impressed with the handling of the hosea story and its meaning is. The precise details of hoseas troubled marriage are sketchy and we are left to fill in some of the details with our continue reading the story of hosea and a glimpse into the heart of god. Two practical ways to promote biblical literacy at home. When this is true it all too easily leads to compromise, selfish ambition, and lack of integrity in ones personal activities and dealings. Traditional audiobooks have a single reader reading the book. We will be going through this book unlocking one of the greatest mysteries in the bible hosea. The book of hoseaits a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet its a difficult story. The book of hosea is a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet its a difficult story. This is the holy book of hosea, known simply as hosea. In ancient hebrew manuscripts the collection of the minor prophets was written on one scroll, called the book of the twelve.