June 26, 2016
Passage:  Hosea
Speaker:  Bill Knepper
Main Point:  God’s loyal love is proven by His faithfulness.

I. God takes the initiative in love.  (Hosea 1:1-3)
            A. God tells Hosea to marry Gomer.
            B. God uses Hosea to reveal His love for Israel.
            C. God still loves those He has called.

II. Love leads to chastening when it is needed.  (Hosea 2:5-13)
            A. God chastens Gomer.
            B. God uses Gomer to show His plan for Israel.
            C. God still loves you enough to correct you.

III. God’s love is loyal, faithful love.  (Hosea 2:19-23, 3:1-5)
            A. God tells Hosea to restore Gomer.
            B. God uses Hosea to reveal His plan for Israel.
            C. God relentlessly pursues with loyal love.