HOSEA 3

GOD SENDS HOSEA TO REDEEM GOMER + REESTABLISH THEIR COVENANT

Although Gomer has returned to her life of adultery and abandoned Hosea, God instructs Hosea to find her once again. Insinuating her role as a prostitute, Hosea purchases her with silver and barley. Hosea tells Gomer that she will be his alone and that they will remain faithful to each other.

This beautiful example of Hosea’s mercy illustrates God’s love for the Israelites despite their unfaithfulness. God is on a pursuit of his people even when they don’t deserve his mercy and kindness. God is hurt by the Israelites, as Hosea was hurt by Gomer, but both Hosea and God humble themselves to restore the broken relationships.

Instead of silver and barley, God has paid the ultimate price for the sin of humanity, sending his son Jesus to die on the cross.