Today's Reading | February 14, 2025
Hosea 1:1—2:1
Introduction Hosea 1:1—2:1: Today we will begin reading excerpts from the book of the prophet Hosea, a book of fourteen chapters which we will be reading over a period of twelve days. The prophet’s name is a shortened version of the Hebrew “Hoshaiah,” which means “the LORD has saved.” Hosea preached in the northern kingdom of Israel (c. 740–722 B.C.)…
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