Old Testament · Minor Prophet

Hosea

An adulterous wife, a relentless husband, a wandering nation.

Author: Hosea
Audience: Northern Israel
Date: c. 750–710 BC
Chapters: 14

Purpose

To dramatize God's covenant love through Hosea's marriage.

Key Themes

Covenant love
Faithfulness
Return

Key Verses

“I desired mercy, and not sacrifice.”

Wesleyan–Holiness Reflection

God wants the heart, not just the ritual.

Chapter Insight

Jump into any chapter for cross-references and a Wesleyan reflection.