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I'm struggling... why does God threaten to kill unborn babies at Hosea 9:10-14??? "...glory will fly away like a bird- no birth, no pregnancy, no conception. 12 Even if they rear children, I will bereave them of every one. Woe to them when I turn away from them!... what will you give them? Give them wombs that miscarry..."
I was born to a christian family and brought up as a faithful christian - but unfortunately "faithful" only on the surface. I have always just known about God but I never knew him all along -- I am just starting to learn to know Him and it is amazing. Praise the Lord.
Amen. The Father loves you with an unconditional love and sings songs of praises around you. He loves your presence and is full of joy you have returned home. ❤️
Wayward and backsliding, not in spiritual maturity he says this. Though punishment for past and present sins loom all about He's unwilling to part with Ephraim. Gods is so so good!
The part where God is emotionally torn made me tear up :' ( I'm sorry Lord for all the ways I have hurt you. Please help me to stop being so difficult.
I'd never read the book of Hosea before, but God led me to it. It has been a spiritual adventure to say the least. I feel a lot closer with God and I am now on the road to conquering pornography and sexual sin. God is loving, healing, and merciful and I love him. Hallelujah!
To any willing, please pray for me. I need restoration in something. I’m in so much turmoil and torment inside I can barely hang on. I know I’m just some random person commenting, but the Lord knows me and He knows the situation. I would so very much appreciate any and all prayers. God can fix this, and I have no hope outside of Him. Thank you to any who are kind and pray for me and for God working in this.
I broke up with someone and This video led me to read this book. It's insane how the emotional turmoil God was going through reflected mine. He understands every situation you are in. Go to Him with everything. No matter how small or big you think it is He understands. Be blessed.
@@aisforamerica2185 but that fact destroys the point. He wasnt betrayed then took her back. He married a woman he already knew would cheat on him. That doesn't demonstrate any of the qualities you named. It's like asking someone to hit then forgiving them for doing what you asked them to do....
@@ayedrey well, actually no one knows for sure. There's a theory that she was a prostitute and then married him. Another theory that she became one after marriage, and so on. The text only implies things in this instance. The point is he is redeeming her like God redeemed Israel.
@@aisforamerica2185 that's the thing. It says exactly in the scripture that he actively sought a whore. So he new. I understand the message though. My apologies for detracting
The story of Hosea and Gomer is a miserable one, at least peripherally. But it is one of the best love stories ever been told. The pain, agony and shame involved in dealing with an unfaithful spouse in an emotion everyone can relate with. Through this immense story God is allowing Hosea (also us) to not only know, but also feel His heart. Praise be to HIM, our sins they are many, (but) HIS mercy is more.
Absolutely incredible. I’m an addict alcoholic and a member of aa told me about the Bible project on CZcams. I’m a mom married to a man who is not a believer and is deeply disturbed by organized religion so this is a very innocent way for me to understand better the teachings. Thank you.
I am also a friend of Bill W. and a Christian. Been sober 24 years and a Christian for 35 years. As I found out Christianity is not the "cure" for alcoholism, not until Resurrection Day when I will be fully delivered from what I call my "Blessed Affliction". Until then I am fully committed to working Step 12. These videos are part of my Step 11! So glad you shared. For more great teaching check out the Tim Keller podcast. He helps me so much. Like these guys do! Lord bless you Lis!
Wow I’ve been a Christ follower for 24 years and it’s amazing how Gods love still makes me stand in awe of Him. I don’t know why he chose us but boy am I glad! I love each of you and am looking forward to meeting you all in heaven one day. Stay close to God turn off the TVs etc etc whatever is a distraction and snuggle up close to our first love God the Father ❤️
I thought my favorite book of the Bible so far was the Psalms. But this book let me like this 🤯 I cannot even grasp the level of faithfulness and Love God has for us. 😢❤
God is like a father who doesn't abandon his children and a husband who doesn't abandon his wife. So no matter how disobedient Israel may be, it will suffer, but it will not be abandoned.
God’s character always shines so brightly. I love how he got Angry, confessed his heartbreak and then decided to forgive the Israelites. That’s how I want to act like every time when things don’t go my way. No more just getting angry without a resolution. I’ll confess my pain to God and then forgive like he did. He is our Father and we should aim to be like him. Thank you Bible Project, I love your videos so much ❤️❤️❤️
Thank God he counted us worthy to sacrifice his only begotten son, so that we may have everlasting life. I don't know of any other God who would go through such a headache to secure a relationship with a people who rebelled against him every step of the way.
+T'kehya P-Cupid God didn't count us worthy, that's the beauty of it! We don't deserve his grace and mercy, we deserve his wrath. There is nothing in us that makes him want to save us. He saves us not because of us, but despite us. He saves us because he is a Savior!
T'kehya P-Cupid Oh make no mistake, as Romans 10 says, if we imitate those who were cut off, we too will be cut off in the end. Luke 9:23-26 whoever does not deny himself daily and take up his own cross cannot be my disciple said Jesus. Matthew 7:21 only those doing God's will, are going to enter the kingdom of heaven. Hebrews 12:14 without HOLINESS not one person will see God. 1 John 3:1-2 descibes Christ's 2nd coming and the opportunity to become Children of God. vs 3 And ALL who have this hope, PURIFY THEMSELVES to become like Jesus. Titus 2:11-14 New King James Version (NKJV) 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and he mght PURIFY for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.
For some people like me, who have less knowledge about the books of old testament, these crisp, informative videos are of much a help. Thank you, very much, Bible Project. You are doing your work of spreading AGAPE Love of ever loving Father. God bless you. Amen. Praise God.
I really really want to thank the creators of this. I'm just starting this and I found this from doing some research. how awesome and detailed. it's like a braid but descriptive background on the books of the Bible. thank you for this and please keep them coming.
The main point I learned from this overview is that the books of the prophets, while originally written for Israel, give us believers a window into heart of God so that we may know him more deeply. As Tim mentioned, the Hebrew for knowing God is rooted relationship. By knowing him more deeply, we will know his love for us and will follow in love for him. "I want you to show love, not office sacrifices. I want you to know me more than I want burnt offerings." Hosea 6:6
My wife reads the Francine Rivers book, and I thought they were just ' chick romance novels'. So I never showed any interest. But now, knowing it is a retelling of Hosea, I will put it on my reading list.
This was the first Bible story I was guided to when I was called towards God. Thats the only way to describe the experience. Called to follow Him, listen to His word, take note, learn, understand that what is played out in the Bible is a reflection of my life on Earth. I was introduced to the story at the beginning of a relationship. The said person not religious or spritual but I was told to have faith and not fear. Id never heard words spritualy spoken to me so I just joined a Bible study. Following this I received 3 messages 1. The man who had the least had the most. 2. Don't lose yourself to him find yourself through him. 3. Everything will be OK. Ill be ok. There have been so many memorable moments since meeting this guy and getting closer to God that Ive never experienced before.I feel like God is speaking to me. Guided to live in love and not fear. Not in my head but through my heart. Its weird when it's new to you, yet its not weird at all. I remember meditating and receiving Bible versus and I'll look them up and WOW!!! Oh yes and to love those who are difficult to love. Thats what Hosea was called to do but Lord I dont know if I can do it just like Hosea. Its confirmation or a synchronisation of my journey/story so far. This story is not only a reflection of my individual journey before I met the guy. I see myself not only in Gomer and Hosea character but in the characters that don't listen to Hosea. The earthly relationship between Hosea and Gomer showed me a new love for myself the guy and of course God. I don't know or understand what is happening to and for me, spirituality and earthly but Im going to try and have that Faith God told me about at the beginning of the journey 💖
I find that if I watch these videos as an overview before I read the book, it is so helpful as when I read the chapters and notice themes, they stand out to me more because I have taken time to study and understand the book by using bible project videos. Thank you so much for all of these videos and your hard work. God bless 🙏🏻
These guys are geniuses ordained by God!! I've read my Bible all my life and I love the illustrations and clarity they bring to the scriptures!! Blessings forever!!
Never read the book of Hosea before but holyspirit led me in the middle of praying at 3:00am. Thank you very much for the summary. Am so grateful 🙏🏽. God bless you
I’m doing a bible study right now on Hosea with Jennifer Rothschild’s bible study book and in it she says that in Hosea 11:8, where is says “Ephraim” or “Israel” placeyour name there, and that’s what God really thinks about us in our natural wandering. It moved me to tears
God bless you for making his word easy for all to understand ^^ But wow this reminds me of the verse "For we love because God loved us first." An another one " For perfect love (God) casts out all fear." Indeed :') "Better is one day in Lord's courts than a thousand elsewhere!"
Awesome Guys! Just finished my first study of Hosea and was moved multiple times, especially when God is emotionally torn. This video did a great job summarizing it up! Thanks!
Y'all are COLD! Thank you for these outstanding, creative, & informative AND accurate videos!!!! May God continue blessing the Bible project! I'm Jesus Name Amen
As a child, I randomly chose this book as the first one to read and take notes of in a small pad of paper. But, of course, I never understood what it really meant. And through the years, as I encountered and read it again, the book of Hosea is such a humbling and painful book. God's patience and grace knows no bounds.
very nice, I did my first big investigation, as a psychic detective against evil, and things heated up and my life almost came to a horrific end, and I fell ill from evil attacks on me, and 3 days before new year, I opened up my Mother's Bible, right on "The Book of Hosea", not 100% sure why, but feel it's supposed to heal me and break the curse evil put on me, making me ill, very nice, and informative, thanks.
This is America now. Everything is rotting in front of us, and evil is becoming boldly celebrated, but we still prefer to depend on our logic, nationalism, constitution, and reasoning to save America. And just like Israel, we will find that there is no hope as long as we put our faith in nations, plans, human wisdom, etc. Only repentance of our faithlessness and rebellious independence will position us for salvation.
I am grateful to the producers of this channel for enlightening me in a way that ties in fact, with simplicity. Our family is better having discovered the Lord, and this wonderful channel who’s aim is to provide clarity
Beautiful! Thank you for this, I just finished reading the book of Hosea right now and I just wanted to find a video like this just to make sure I understood it correctly. You took the words right out of my mouth when you talked about how Ch 11 showed us God’s Character and human nature, I found it so beautiful and refreshing when I was reading it myself when God questioned “How can I give you up, Ephraim?” Amazing! Thank you so much for the hard work and study you put into this video! Many blessing to you 🙏🏻💕
When reading thru the Bible , these videos are so helpful to help me understand ,notice , and understand the book I’m about to read . What an amazing way to share and spread the GoodNews!
Thank you! I am reading the book of Hosea as my daily bread, and l came to understand and feel God's Amazing Love for us! Indeed, it is about "Healing & Saving. 📖❤️
Thank you so much for this helpful summary of understanding. I read Hosea yesterday and was completely lost, trying to put it all together. Your outline and description has helped me so much today! Many thanks!
This was such a great explanation of Hosea! I never really understood it, honestly, but since watching this video now, I'm gonna go back and read it! Thank you for all that you do! 😀
Yes, it is so good to read others' hearts especially when my own seems to utter the same groans......needing the blessing of God's merciful love and goodness and admitting too needing Him to be God only........with the saving grace and power needed to live righteously.
You guys are awesome! Whenever I want to understand the whole book I go through your channel. And I find it even more interesting. Now again I'm going to read this book with greater understanding.
I would like to encourage anyone reading through the comments section. If you are experiencing a really shitty marriage, and you are thinking of divorce as the only option, just remember that God didn't give up on Israel when they were unfaithful to him, So don't you give up on your spouse. If God can keep loving you, then you can keep loving your husband or wife.
I can't even begin to describe how valuable and important these videos are. The reach these videos have may never be entirely known to you but I can say in my small community its tremendous. To our group these videos are more revolutionary then the invention of the Iphone!! You have not only brought a fresh perspective but made it lots of fun to read and study The Holy Bible. Thank you so much!
Amazing! No words can really describe how I feel right now... This reminds me of the prodigal son. If this is not love then what is it? The love of God is indescribable and uncontainable. To God be the glory...
Thank you guys so much for service to us viewers! You have really helped me to see the grand narrative of Scripture in a much more beautiful, coherent way. Thank you!
Thank God for loving us & using the bible project in doing the overview of some of the books in the bible. This is helpful to me because I'm working on an assignment on the book of Hosea.
I've never read Hosea until recently, as I prepare for Sunday School. And Bible Project's explanation is as always, perfect. Thank you for such excellent work in sharing and helping us understand the Word. God bless all those involved in Bible Project!
Jeroboam II was actually successful militarily and the country was prosperous during his rule. Thats what makes the situation more difficult. The people were unrepentant and thought they were safe and indulged themselves. They did as it pleased them. Which became a snare for them.
Wow, yesterday I woke up at 5:55 and today I woke up at 5:55 as well. I prayed yesterday for GOD to reveal somethings to me and this is just spot on. I said I didn't know what to do but now I need to read the Book of Hosea. Day 20 of the Daniel fast...
Great overview it has helped me a lot for my first ladie's bible study! Thank you very much for creating this content and having it so accesible for all. May God be glorified more and more through this ministry!
It's so amazing how GOD is mindful of our pains that we mostly created by ourselves through wrong decisions. And while He will not remove the consequences of our sins, yet He will not allow us to be consumed, but instead purposed to save us, cleanse us and enable us to flourish in His love. Hallelujah!
So did you or myself or anyone since adam and eve eat from the forbidden tree against god's DIRECT instructions not to do so?? So how is this "pain" of our own creation???
@@Epicbot095 no, I don't lie to myself about anything that is why I can see the bible as a collection of primitive nonsense that may have made sense back then but when you apply critical thinking you will see that it is totally useless!!
@@kelvinhooks9399 Lol, exactly, most of the rules in the Old Testament were only meant for the people back then (besides the Ten Commandments of course) In fact, even back then, Jesus preached against the biggest followers of those rules because they missed the point. God doesn’t care whether we sew two different types of fabric together anymore, so everything you are saying is useless as an argument against the Bible lol. Believe what you want but I challenge my faith all the time with critical thinking, you just need more critical thinking and research to find out why those things don’t actually stand as arguments against Christianity
God's love is so awesome! He's love is inspiring me. So rich and fruitful. So lucky that I am saved and loved by God. Thanks for this wonderful video!!
This is actually a really wonderful idea. I would love to have a bible with all their drawings. They can sell them and use the profits to make more videos!
Thank you so much for these wonderful videos. Your summaries are so comprehensive and concise. I am very grateful that you have chosen to share your extraordinary gift and hard work this way.
Gomer was a harlot when Hosea married her so certainly she engaged with other men before hand. She became an adulterer after her marriage to Hosea, a book I am reading right now. It’s a blessing to visit a book that may not get a lot of attention. My desire is to truly know God in my Christian walk, not just know of him ❤
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I'm struggling... why does God threaten to kill unborn babies at Hosea 9:10-14???
"...glory will fly away like a bird-
no birth, no pregnancy, no conception.
12 Even if they rear children,
I will bereave them of every one.
Woe to them
when I turn away from them!...
what will you give them?
Give them wombs that miscarry..."
I was born to a christian family and brought up as a faithful christian - but unfortunately "faithful" only on the surface. I have always just known about God but I never knew him all along -- I am just starting to learn to know Him and it is amazing. Praise the Lord.
Katie Lui Hallelujah praise the lord
Amen. The Father loves you with an unconditional love and sings songs of praises around you. He loves your presence and is full of joy you have returned home. ❤️
Praise God! I pray that the Lord will reveal Himself to you day by day. Always remember, He will never leave you not forsake you. You are loved ❤️❤️❤️
Me too I had a big awakening about 3 years ago..now I can't get enough,thank you Jesus
Katie Lui amen🙏🏾💪🏾‼️‼️
“How can I give you up, Ephraim?” Thats such a powerful line for me
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Wayward and backsliding, not in spiritual maturity he says this. Though punishment for past and present sins loom all about He's unwilling to part with Ephraim. Gods is so so good!
so true
Shook me to my core today!
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The part where God is emotionally torn made me tear up :' ( I'm sorry Lord for all the ways I have hurt you. Please help me to stop being so difficult.
In Jesus name, may God heal your mind and give you an obedient heart to follow His Word in righteousness. I love you very much. God bless
Me too. I feel horrible for not being a better daughter. My creator & Father deserves better.
Me, too!
Me three
this is my prayer too. And also how wonderful the book has been elaborated.
I'd never read the book of Hosea before, but God led me to it. It has been a spiritual adventure to say the least. I feel a lot closer with God and I am now on the road to conquering pornography and sexual sin. God is loving, healing, and merciful and I love him. Hallelujah!
Spicy Spud He is able!! A year on, how are things now?
Matthew Bryce He is still able indeed, a year later I’m still struggling, it’s still a daily battle, but God is always with us
Look back & you’ll more than likely see how you’ve progressed, through God’s grace
That’s so powerful! God is good!!
I also struggle but God gives me daily grace to trust Him for help here. That's the key, thrusting Him for His help
To any willing, please pray for me. I need restoration in something. I’m in so much turmoil and torment inside I can barely hang on. I know I’m just some random person commenting, but the Lord knows me and He knows the situation. I would so very much appreciate any and all prayers. God can fix this, and I have no hope outside of Him. Thank you to any who are kind and pray for me and for God working in this.
Praying. You are a treasured child of God.
AMEN!!!!!!!❤❤❤
May God be with you and be your comfort and strength during this difficult time 🙏
Praying and hold the faith
Praying for you! Any updates?
I broke up with someone and This video led me to read this book. It's insane how the emotional turmoil God was going through reflected mine. He understands every situation you are in. Go to Him with everything. No matter how small or big you think it is He understands. Be blessed.
Just curious, are you a Nigerian female?
@@IniWrites no im not
Hey cheese tits
Just think: would *you* take back a wife who has prostituted herself? -not just once, but countless times
That's how forgiving God is.
God told hosea to marry a prostitute.......
Read the actual scripture
@@ayedrey That He did. And I have. You're missing the point.
@@aisforamerica2185 but that fact destroys the point. He wasnt betrayed then took her back.
He married a woman he already knew would cheat on him. That doesn't demonstrate any of the qualities you named.
It's like asking someone to hit then forgiving them for doing what you asked them to do....
@@ayedrey well, actually no one knows for sure. There's a theory that she was a prostitute and then married him. Another theory that she became one after marriage, and so on. The text only implies things in this instance. The point is he is redeeming her like God redeemed Israel.
@@aisforamerica2185 that's the thing.
It says exactly in the scripture that he actively sought a whore. So he new. I understand the message though. My apologies for detracting
The story of Hosea and Gomer is a miserable one, at least peripherally. But it is one of the best love stories ever been told. The pain, agony and shame involved in dealing with an unfaithful spouse in an emotion everyone can relate with. Through this immense story God is allowing Hosea (also us) to not only know, but also feel His heart. Praise be to HIM, our sins they are many, (but) HIS mercy is more.
Absolutely incredible. I’m an addict alcoholic and a member of aa told me about the Bible project on CZcams. I’m a mom married to a man who is not a believer and is deeply disturbed by organized religion so this is a very innocent way for me to understand better the teachings. Thank you.
How you making out ?
I am also a friend of Bill W. and a Christian. Been sober 24 years and a Christian for 35 years. As I found out Christianity is not the "cure" for alcoholism, not until Resurrection Day when I will be fully delivered from what I call my "Blessed Affliction". Until then I am fully committed to working Step 12. These videos are part of my Step 11! So glad you shared. For more great teaching check out the Tim Keller podcast. He helps me so much. Like these guys do! Lord bless you Lis!
Give me your instagram baby.
God says, "come now and let us reason together, though your sins are like scarlet they will as white as snow." Isaiah 1:18
Don't give up Ever, our Father will never give up on you. A praying wife can change a man's heart, I know this to be true !!!
🙏🙏🙏🙏😆
Wow I’ve been a Christ follower for 24 years and it’s amazing how Gods love still makes me stand in awe of Him. I don’t know why he chose us but boy am I glad!
I love each of you and am looking forward to meeting you all in heaven one day. Stay close to God turn off the TVs etc etc whatever is a distraction and snuggle up close to our first love God the Father ❤️
Amen! Amen! and Amen!
Agree. Praying for all of us who believe to know God❤
Hugs ❤
In my Father’s House there is always a place for me.
I am facing a tough time in my marriage and a good friend encouraged me to read this book. I know someday God will bring restoration...😢
I thought my favorite book of the Bible so far was the Psalms. But this book let me like this 🤯 I cannot even grasp the level of faithfulness and Love God has for us. 😢❤
my fav is chapter 9
my fav is Samuel 1 and 2
"My heart churns within Me, and My compassion is aroused for Israel, My beloved", says the LORD.
God is like a father who doesn't abandon his children and a husband who doesn't abandon his wife. So no matter how disobedient Israel may be, it will suffer, but it will not be abandoned.
“Gods ultimate purpose to heal and save.” He is such a good good Father 😭❤️🤲🏼
Yes baby
God’s character always shines so brightly. I love how he got Angry, confessed his heartbreak and then decided to forgive the Israelites. That’s how I want to act like every time when things don’t go my way. No more just getting angry without a resolution. I’ll confess my pain to God and then forgive like he did. He is our Father and we should aim to be like him. Thank you Bible Project, I love your videos so much ❤️❤️❤️
Now if more people would have THIS type of mindset... the world would be transformed. Thank you. Godspeed on your journey 🕊️
Thank God he counted us worthy to sacrifice his only begotten son, so that we may have everlasting life. I don't know of any other God who would go through such a headache to secure a relationship with a people who rebelled against him every step of the way.
The other ones aren't God that's why ;)
+The Troll Patrol 🙌
+T'kehya P-Cupid
God didn't count us worthy, that's the beauty of it! We don't deserve his grace and mercy, we deserve his wrath. There is nothing in us that makes him want to save us. He saves us not because of us, but despite us. He saves us because he is a Savior!
Amen!
T'kehya P-Cupid Oh make no mistake, as Romans 10 says, if we imitate those who were cut off, we too will be cut off in the end.
Luke 9:23-26 whoever does not deny himself daily and take up his own cross cannot be my disciple said Jesus.
Matthew 7:21 only those doing God's will, are going to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Hebrews 12:14 without HOLINESS not one person will see God.
1 John 3:1-2 descibes Christ's 2nd coming and the opportunity to become Children of God.
vs 3 And ALL who have this hope, PURIFY THEMSELVES to become like Jesus.
Titus 2:11-14 New King James Version (NKJV)
11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and he mght PURIFY for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.
For some people like me, who have less knowledge about the books of old testament, these crisp, informative videos are of much a help. Thank you, very much, Bible Project. You are doing your work of spreading AGAPE Love of ever loving Father. God bless you. Amen. Praise God.
The Bible Project, one of CZcams's delightful treasures. Thanks everyone, God bless you
I really really want to thank the creators of this. I'm just starting this and I found this from doing some research. how awesome and detailed. it's like a braid but descriptive background on the books of the Bible. thank you for this and please keep them coming.
Thanks Josephine
I totally agree. God bless all, and thank you
Me too. This has helped my personal bible study so much
@@bibleproject so did Hosea's wife repent at last. Or is it not mentioned in the Bible.
I am truly blessed to have found this channel. I now understand the books of the bible better. God bless this team
Thanks. I can't express how much I love your videos.
Danielle Alanna y nn
Danielle Alanna If you haven't seen The story of Hosea- the movie- you should. It's here on CZcams 😊.
This is the first time I am learning deeper about what Hosea is all about.
Likewise!
You are truly a hot mess babes
The main point I learned from this overview is that the books of the prophets, while originally written for Israel, give us believers a window into heart of God so that we may know him more deeply. As Tim mentioned, the Hebrew for knowing God is rooted relationship. By knowing him more deeply, we will know his love for us and will follow in love for him.
"I want you to show love, not office sacrifices. I want you to know me more than I want burnt offerings."
Hosea 6:6
I love Francine Rivers' book "Redeeming Love". It is a re-telling of Hosea set during the California Gold Rush. LIFE CHANGING.
My wife reads the Francine Rivers book, and I thought they were just ' chick romance novels'. So I never showed any interest. But now, knowing it is a retelling of Hosea, I will put it on my reading list.
This was the first Bible story I was guided to when I was called towards God. Thats the only way to describe the experience. Called to follow Him, listen to His word, take note, learn, understand that what is played out in the Bible is a reflection of my life on Earth. I was introduced to the story at the beginning of a relationship. The said person not religious or spritual but I was told to have faith and not fear. Id never heard words spritualy spoken to me so I just joined a Bible study. Following this I received 3 messages 1. The man who had the least had the most. 2. Don't lose yourself to him find yourself through him. 3. Everything will be OK. Ill be ok. There have been so many memorable moments since meeting this guy and getting closer to God that Ive never experienced before.I feel like God is speaking to me. Guided to live in love and not fear. Not in my head but through my heart. Its weird when it's new to you, yet its not weird at all. I remember meditating and receiving Bible versus and I'll look them up and WOW!!! Oh yes and to love those who are difficult to love. Thats what Hosea was called to do but Lord I dont know if I can do it just like Hosea. Its confirmation or a synchronisation of my journey/story so far. This story is not only a reflection of my individual journey before I met the guy. I see myself not only in Gomer and Hosea character but in the characters that don't listen to Hosea. The earthly relationship between Hosea and Gomer showed me a new love for myself the guy and of course God. I don't know or understand what is happening to and for me, spirituality and earthly but Im going to try and have that Faith God told me about at the beginning of the journey 💖
I find that if I watch these videos as an overview before I read the book, it is so helpful as when I read the chapters and notice themes, they stand out to me more because I have taken time to study and understand the book by using bible project videos. Thank you so much for all of these videos and your hard work. God bless 🙏🏻
Exactly. It’s like getting the trailer and overview before you read the novel.
That’s what I do too!
I love the Lord , he is just amazing.
big H
There's not a way I can express how thankful I am to see this tonight
Chapter 14 has been one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. It's one of my main go-to scriptures 🥰🙌
These guys are geniuses ordained by God!! I've read my Bible all my life and I love the illustrations and clarity they bring to the scriptures!! Blessings forever!!
Never read the book of Hosea before but holyspirit led me in the middle of praying at 3:00am. Thank you very much for the summary. Am so grateful 🙏🏽. God bless you
I’m doing a bible study right now on Hosea with Jennifer Rothschild’s bible study book and in it she says that in Hosea 11:8, where is says “Ephraim” or “Israel” placeyour name there, and that’s what God really thinks about us in our natural wandering. It moved me to tears
God’s Love is more powerful than the sin people commit! Amen 🙏 So powerful!!!
God bless you for making his word easy for all to understand ^^ But wow this reminds me of the verse "For we love because God loved us first." An another one " For perfect love (God) casts out all fear." Indeed :') "Better is one day in Lord's courts than a thousand elsewhere!"
Grace Lillian thats good?
Now the New Testament is clearer to me and I understand it more clearly than ever before. Thank you so much. GOD bless you all
Awesome Guys! Just finished my first study of Hosea and was moved multiple times, especially when God is emotionally torn. This video did a great job summarizing it up! Thanks!
God being "emotionally torn" is eye opening to me...
Yes so powerful and reassuring. What can separate me from the love of God?!
Y'all are COLD! Thank you for these outstanding, creative, & informative AND accurate videos!!!! May God continue blessing the Bible project! I'm Jesus Name Amen
As a child, I randomly chose this book as the first one to read and take notes of in a small pad of paper. But, of course, I never understood what it really meant.
And through the years, as I encountered and read it again, the book of Hosea is such a humbling and painful book.
God's patience and grace knows no bounds.
very nice, I did my first big investigation, as a psychic detective against evil, and things heated up and my life almost came to a horrific end, and I fell ill from evil attacks on me, and 3 days before new year, I opened up my Mother's Bible, right on "The Book of Hosea", not 100% sure why, but feel it's supposed to heal me and break the curse evil put on me, making me ill, very nice, and informative, thanks.
This is America now. Everything is rotting in front of us, and evil is becoming boldly celebrated, but we still prefer to depend on our logic, nationalism, constitution, and reasoning to save America. And just like Israel, we will find that there is no hope as long as we put our faith in nations, plans, human wisdom, etc. Only repentance of our faithlessness and rebellious independence will position us for salvation.
You and your videos have been a blessing to me personally! God be praised in your efforts and passion! ☺
Thank you so much for bible project video that help me understanding God's words.
Our God is awesome! I love this channel and how you break down each book.
God bless you, and all who watch!
I love how the rebellious son has some hebrew form of the classic bad-to-the-bone leather jacket :D
Glad our little touches are appreciated!
i'm REALLY late, but XD
I am grateful to the producers of this channel for enlightening me in a way that ties in fact, with simplicity. Our family is better having discovered the Lord, and this wonderful channel who’s aim is to provide clarity
Lord, have Mercy!!!
prayers for more to get into BibleProject and into Jesus
Wow this is deep. 🙏🏼 thank you Father in Heaven! God bless you all 🥰
Beautiful! Thank you for this, I just finished reading the book of Hosea right now and I just wanted to find a video like this just to make sure I understood it correctly. You took the words right out of my mouth when you talked about how Ch 11 showed us God’s Character and human nature, I found it so beautiful and refreshing when I was reading it myself when God questioned “How can I give you up, Ephraim?” Amazing! Thank you so much for the hard work and study you put into this video! Many blessing to you 🙏🏻💕
When reading thru the Bible , these videos are so helpful to help me understand ,notice , and understand the book I’m about to read . What an amazing way to share and spread the GoodNews!
Your videos are unimaginably useful! Thank you so much for this! It helps me see the bigger picture of everything I read
Thank you! I am reading the book of Hosea as my daily bread, and l came to understand and feel God's Amazing Love for us! Indeed, it is about "Healing & Saving. 📖❤️
Thank you so much for this helpful summary of understanding. I read Hosea yesterday and was completely lost, trying to put it all together. Your outline and description has helped me so much today! Many thanks!
All of these are really well done. Thank u for posting these videos on God's Word. very insightful! Hallelujah! Amen!
This was such a great explanation of Hosea! I never really understood it, honestly, but since watching this video now, I'm gonna go back and read it! Thank you for all that you do! 😀
Yes, it is so good to read others' hearts especially when my own seems to utter the same groans......needing the blessing of God's merciful love and goodness and admitting too needing Him to be God only........with the saving grace and power needed to live righteously.
You guys are awesome! Whenever I want to understand the whole book I go through your channel. And I find it even more interesting. Now again I'm going to read this book with greater understanding.
I would like to encourage anyone reading through the comments section. If you are experiencing a really shitty marriage, and you are thinking of divorce as the only option, just remember that God didn't give up on Israel when they were unfaithful to him, So don't you give up on your spouse. If God can keep loving you, then you can keep loving your husband or wife.
Christian Ali Amen!
Thank you. Marriage is hard. But being father to children like us must be that much harder!!!
Yeah but God did Israel
BLESS THE LORD ! ALLELUIA THANK YOU MIGHTY GOD, AND FATHER FOR YOUR GRACE, AND MERCY !!
thank you for making this wonderful video. really. Thanks to you I can understand this chapter more specifically. Thank you, and praise the Lord!
I can't even begin to describe how valuable and important these videos are. The reach these videos have may never be entirely known to you but I can say in my small community its tremendous. To our group these videos are more revolutionary then the invention of the Iphone!! You have not only brought a fresh perspective but made it lots of fun to read and study The Holy Bible. Thank you so much!
Thank you The Bible Project for sheading light on such a wonderful and insightful book of the Bible. God bless you.
God bless you guys. My Abba loves me so much.
Amazing! No words can really describe how I feel right now... This reminds me of the prodigal son. If this is not love then what is it? The love of God is indescribable and uncontainable. To God be the glory...
The book reveals : Deep truth about God's Character of Love for Human.
Thank you guys so much for service to us viewers! You have really helped me to see the grand narrative of Scripture in a much more beautiful, coherent way. Thank you!
Thank God for loving us & using the bible project in doing the overview of some of the books in the bible. This is helpful to me because I'm working on an assignment on the book of Hosea.
This video speaks to me a lot about how after we sin God is still humble even though we might get some consequences
Thank you for making these videos. They help me understand what I read in the Bible. :)
again i love the message. God's unending love and compassion. God indeed is faithful. praise be to God. amen.
I've never read Hosea until recently, as I prepare for Sunday School. And Bible Project's explanation is as always, perfect. Thank you for such excellent work in sharing and helping us understand the Word. God bless all those involved in Bible Project!
Jeroboam II was actually successful militarily and the country was prosperous during his rule. Thats what makes the situation more difficult. The people were unrepentant and thought they were safe and indulged themselves. They did as it pleased them. Which became a snare for them.
Amazing work. Love my Lord King and GoD even a 100000000 times more after having deeper insight. Thank you. So much for all the video animations
Such beautiful illustrations and explanation of the book of Hosea! 🙏 Thank you so much! ❤
Wow, yesterday I woke up at 5:55 and today I woke up at 5:55 as well. I prayed yesterday for GOD to reveal somethings to me and this is just spot on. I said I didn't know what to do but now I need to read the Book of Hosea. Day 20 of the Daniel fast...
I have always loved the book of Hosea. It has such a powerful and beautiful message to God's people.
I've noticed that the sections seem to always be in 3's God's number of completeness (:
Great overview it has helped me a lot for my first ladie's bible study! Thank you very much for creating this content and having it so accesible for all. May God be glorified more and more through this ministry!
My Favorite book of the bible.
I am so blessed to have a Father like Hosea. Set a example of Forgiveness, Love and Responsibility.
big B
THIS WAS PERFECT I FOLLOWED ALONG AND UNDERSTOOD EVERYTHING! NEW SUBSCRIBER 🙌🏾🙌🏾
It's so amazing how GOD is mindful of our pains that we mostly created by ourselves through wrong decisions. And while He will not remove the consequences of our sins, yet He will not allow us to be consumed, but instead purposed to save us, cleanse us and enable us to flourish in His love. Hallelujah!
Hi there 🙂 let me invite you to watch my animated Bible stories, hope you enjoy 💪
So did you or myself or anyone since adam and eve eat from the forbidden tree against god's DIRECT instructions not to do so?? So how is this "pain" of our own creation???
@@kelvinhooks9399 Because we lie to ourselves and think secular things matter
@@Epicbot095 no, I don't lie to myself about anything that is why I can see the bible as a collection of primitive nonsense that may have made sense back then but when you apply critical thinking you will see that it is totally useless!!
@@kelvinhooks9399 Lol, exactly, most of the rules in the Old Testament were only meant for the people back then (besides the Ten Commandments of course) In fact, even back then, Jesus preached against the biggest followers of those rules because they missed the point. God doesn’t care whether we sew two different types of fabric together anymore, so everything you are saying is useless as an argument against the Bible lol. Believe what you want but I challenge my faith all the time with critical thinking, you just need more critical thinking and research to find out why those things don’t actually stand as arguments against Christianity
I love the descriptions, illustrations, and verbiage of ALL your videos....TGBTG!
So grateful for the video! Thank you Tim and team!
I am like Hosea’s wife..I’m glad God still loves me.
=D This really helps me a lot in my bible studies. Thank you!
Wow him and his beautiful voice never seem to disappoint whoever put this together is just awesome thank you
Loved this video. Thank you BP! I show. My kids every video of BP that I can after we read His word.
Thanks. It's really awesome!
Wow this is amazing. Great Job!
I appreciate these videos SOOOOO MUCH! God bless you wonderful people and your teachings 🙏🙂❤
God's love is so awesome! He's love is inspiring me. So rich and fruitful. So lucky that I am saved and loved by God. Thanks for this wonderful video!!
this is awesome. thanks for the projects. i wish I can get a copy of the illustrations so i can put it inside my bible at the beginning of every book.
This is actually a really wonderful idea. I would love to have a bible with all their drawings. They can sell them and use the profits to make more videos!
You can download all the posters from their website.
Thank You, for not giving up on me. You keep chasing after me despite all my unfaithfulness towards You.
Thank you so much for these wonderful videos. Your summaries are so comprehensive and concise. I am very grateful that you have chosen to share your extraordinary gift and hard work this way.
Wow, how compassionate and gracious is our Heavenly Father. I am in awe 🥺
Thank you so much i have a project due and this helped me so much
Million Thanks! 💁🏻
Gomer was a harlot when Hosea married her so certainly she engaged with other men before hand. She became an adulterer after her marriage to Hosea, a book I am reading right now.
It’s a blessing to visit a book that may not get a lot of attention.
My desire is to truly know God in my Christian walk, not just know of him ❤