15. Hosea & Gomer
◦R1 Hosea 1:2-3
Hosea(HEB)= Jehovah saves
Gomer(HEB)= to complete
“wife of whoredoms”
16. Hosea & Gomer
◦R1 Hosea 1:2-3
◦R2 Hosea 2:5-8 “my lovers”
Do we remember where every good thing comes?
Hosea(HEB)= Jehovah saves
Gomer(HEB)= to complete
“wife of whoredoms”
◦R1 Hosea 2:14 “ALLURE”
◦R2 Hosea 2:19-20
5 marriage adjectives
17. Hosea cries repent &
return
◦R1 Hosea 14:1-4
◦R2 Hosea 14:9
How do we respond when a
prophet cries repentance?
“heal their backsliding… love them freely”
“the just shall walk in them”
Welcome to Sunday School—Looking to see if we have any visitors or new people? Introduce yourselves
Studying in Hosea today, as always follow along on slideshare.net LDSOT34 with hyperlinked scriptures
Opening Prayer__________________________________________________________
As we study Hosea today, keep in mind he loves to use Metaphors or similitudes as they are called in the scriptures Hidden underyour chairs are6 examples of his metaphors taken from Hosea; come put it on the chalkboard and terll us what you think
Hosea is trying to say using it, get help from your neighbors if you need it
Why does Hosea use metaphors? What are the benefits?
One of Hoseas favortie Metaphors is the Marriage Metaphor—prolific throuought OT,NT,BOM and DC
The Lord refers to himself as the Bridegroom many times
FILL OUT THE CHART ON CHALKBOARD—FIRST 2 ROWS
To get in the mood today we are going to play a little game called wedding whiz
Nancy looks exactly the same—it’s very unfair!
Love this of the Brigman’s with the church accordian doors as the backdrop
My co-teacher Bro. Thayne—sporting a nice head of hair
Loving the bow tie!! Bro Taylor!!
Pam looks like she is regretting it on day one
It’s hard to beat Bro Klingler’s Classic powder blue tuxedo
SEELY’s Great reminder that families can be together forever
I would love to see Brother Jantzen’s sideburns come back in style
Who knew Bishop Mair was a blondie!!
Saved the best for last—I remember thinking everything I wore was so timeless; btw that is not a bow attached to Seteve’s head, Christmas tree bow in the background
Let’s get down to business -- Remember our background here—the tribes have split Northern, southern
Hosea is alone preaching to a very wicked Northern kingdom or Israel; wicked king Jeroboam II and the Assyriansare attacking, same time as Isaiah, Micah and Amos are in the Southern kingdom with Righteous King HEZEKAIH
Let’s have reader 1 start for us in Hosea 1:vs 2and3– what is a wife of whoredoms?
Debate was it real of representative?—what is key is the Hebrew meaning behind the names= look at this
How do we complete the savior? Moses 1:39
Does understanding this concpet of “completing the Savior” change your relationship with him?
I think of my marriage as a team effort
Let’s have reader 2:5-8 I might interrupt as we go along
**ever had a fish tank? Float around pretty cluelessly who is caring for them, keeping them safe, fed and warm
How does good allure us to him?—gentle reminders
Fill out the last squares of this chart--- You, your savior, covenants, adultery?? How are we committing spiritual adultery?
Hosea cries repentance to the house of Israel—Assyria is coming and will take them
What stands out to you in these verses? Backsliding?
Are we celebrating the unwavering gift of repentance? Smiling at the possibilities?
D Trodd Christofferson – the Gift of Repentenace 2 min video
I’d like to leave you with one parting thought-- How’s your marriage to the savior?
At the sacrament table today we bethrouthed ourselves to HIM in righteousness? Will we stay faithful to him?
Or search out our adultering distractions?
I’m thankful for the gift of repentance and the mercy that is extended to all his children..especially me. I say this in His name-- amen
Next week Brother Thayne will direct us through Amos; talking about Prophets
Ive asked_______________________________________________closing prayer