Hosea: Jehovah's Redeeming Love

1.  The adultery of Gomer (1) illustrates the sin of Israel (4-7).  (4:12, 17-18; 9:1; 2 Corinthians 11:2-3)

2.  The degradation of Gomer (2) represents the judgment of Israel (8-10).  (8:7, 13-14; 9:3, 7, 15, 17; 10:15; 11:5; 12:14; Matthew 13:41-43)

3.  Hosea’s redemption of Gomer (3) pictures the restoration of Israel (11-14).  (13:9-10; Romans 11:26-27).