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Chapter 11 of Hosea focuses on the love and grace of God, how he never gives up on his children, even though the deserve his wrath. Kelsan and Taylor discuss the meaning of this chapter as well as how it applies to today. You can contact us at theologywcoffee@gmail.com.

In chapter 10, God continues his case against Israel for there idolatry and wickedness. Taylor and Kelsan highlight the agrarian imagery of this chapter and how Hosea calls for the people’s repentance. You can contact us at theologywcoffee@gmail.com.

Hosea 9 is a tough chapter to read. Heartbreaking and anguished, it represents an emotional "low point" in the book of Hosea as Israel's sin and God's wrath both reach a climax. Kelsan and Taylor discuss God's wrath toward sin is an essential component of the gospel message of grace. You can find us at theologywcoffee@gmail.com

After a bit of a silly start, Kelsan and Taylor dive into Hosea 7. Hosea seven uses the imagery of an oven to describe Israel's ever burning sin.  Please contact us at theologywcoffee@gmail.com.

Using dramatic imagery and reaching deep into Israel's past, Hosea 8 warns the people of coming judgment for sin. Taylor and Kelsan discuss the historical situation that chapter 8 may have been written during and how this chapter echoes into our lives today. Contact us at theolgoywcoffee@gmail.com

Israel appears to repent, but their devotion is short-lived. Rather than showing genuine Hesed (loyal love) and Yadah (intimate knowledge) for God, they try to manipulate him through ritual and religion. Taylor and Kelsan discuss what it looks like to keep our devotion to God real and how it relates to the culture today. Contact us at theologywcoffee@gmail.com

A period of time passes between the poem of chapter 4 and that of chapter 5 and things have gotten worse in Israel. What is even worse is that Judah has joined in with the sins of their sister. Taylor and Kelsan dive into the pair of poems in chapter 5 and discuss inevitable consequences of sin and rebellion. Contact us at theologywcoffee@gmail.com

Chapter 4 of Hosea begins a series of poems which explore God’s righteous response to Israel’s covenant failure. Taylor and Kelsan discuss the imagery and message of this chapter, emphasizing what knowledge of God is and the importance of Hesed (Hebrew for loyal love). Contact us at theolgywcoffee@gmail.com.

The narrative of Hosea’s family is interrupted by a poem of judgement and hope in chapter 2, before concluding with the picture of redeeming love in Chapter 3. Taylor and Kelsan discuss the amazing grace of God and the high price redeeming love costs Him. Contact us at theologywcoffee@gmail.com.

Hosea 1 details a scandalous marriage between Hosea and a promiscuous woman named Gomer. Taylor and Kelsan DO talk about Gomer, as well as her children and how this powerful symbol reflects the Israel’s betrayal of God.  You can contact us at theologywcoffee@gmail.com

Kelsan Wolverton and Taylor Wood provide an overview of the book of Hosea. We cover author, date, structure, and purpose. At the end, we discuss the major themes found in the book which apply today. You can contact us at theologywcoffee@gmail.com