Passage: Hosea 1:1-14:9
Summary
Spiritual adultery is the primary biblical illustration of sin. It’s a gripping analogy, because few things tear your heart out as much as adultery. Adultery is a betrayal of love. Adultery is when you give to someone else what you should find in your spouse.
Sermon Questions
- How have you viewed the minor prophets? Why are they called minor?
- How would you have reacted if God told you to go marry a prostitute? What does Hosea’s obedience tell you about his faith?
- How has God’s love been scandalous in your own life?
- What does it mean to be eviscerated by God’s love?
- Why do you believe that God’s love persists until the very end?