The Minor prophet Hosea had carried out the role of a covenant enforcer by preaching sermons to the people of Israel about the nature of engaging a loyal commitment to God. He had greatly encouraged the Israelites to “trust the Lord and walk in his ways” (Arnold and Beyer, pp. 434). Hosea had also challenged God’s people to repent and understand their sinful ways. God would provide many consequences for those who did not follow the prophets good word of following and for not returning back to the Lord.
Encountering the Old Testament by Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. Beyer stated in the Christian survey, “God warned Israel that its judgment would be swift. God would remove its king, in whom is trusted so completely. God would prove it powerless
Encountering the Old Testament by Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. Beyer stated in the Christian survey, “God warned Israel that its judgment would be swift. God would remove its king, in whom is trusted so completely. God would prove it powerless