Hosea 1 & 2Hosea 1 & 2

THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH HISTORY DEPICTED BY CHURCH HISTORY DEPICTED BY

ONE ALLEGORICAL FAMILY ONE ALLEGORICAL FAMILY

The chart for Hosea 1 & 2The chart for Hosea 1 & 2

IntroductionIntroduction

• This symbolism of the Old and New This symbolism of the Old and New Testament church shows that although Testament church shows that although the 12 tribes of Israel and Judah were the 12 tribes of Israel and Judah were dispersed, God is to gather together the dispersed, God is to gather together the outcast of Judah and the remnant of outcast of Judah and the remnant of Israel in this last period of the church by Israel in this last period of the church by a revival and reformation. a revival and reformation.

Prayer ThoughtPrayer Thought

8T 250-251:8T 250-251:• ““Unless the church, which is now being leavened with her own Unless the church, which is now being leavened with her own

backsliding, shall repent and be converted, she will eat of the backsliding, shall repent and be converted, she will eat of the fruit of her own doing, until she shall abhor herself. When she fruit of her own doing, until she shall abhor herself. When she resists the evil and chooses the good, when she seeks God with resists the evil and chooses the good, when she seeks God with all humility and reaches her high calling in Christ, standing on all humility and reaches her high calling in Christ, standing on the platform of eternal truth and by faith laying hold upon the the platform of eternal truth and by faith laying hold upon the attainments prepared for her, she will be healed. She will attainments prepared for her, she will be healed. She will appear in her God-given simplicity and purity, separate from appear in her God-given simplicity and purity, separate from earthly entanglements, showing that the truth has made her free earthly entanglements, showing that the truth has made her free indeed. Then her members will indeed be the chosen of God, indeed. Then her members will indeed be the chosen of God, His representatives.” {8T 250.3}His representatives.” {8T 250.3}

Read Hosea 2: 18-21.Read Hosea 2: 18-21.

• The prophecy reaches beyond our time. The prophecy reaches beyond our time.

Read Hosea 1: 1, 2. Read Hosea 1: 1, 2.

• The marriage (wife and children) was The marriage (wife and children) was visionary. It portrayed the sad and visionary. It portrayed the sad and abominable condition, which then abominable condition, which then obtained in Israel. Also, according to obtained in Israel. Also, according to Lev. 21: 13-15; 1Cor.6:16, God would Lev. 21: 13-15; 1Cor.6:16, God would not literally have His prophet marry a not literally have His prophet marry a prostitute. prostitute.

Read Hosea 1: 3-5. Read Hosea 1: 3-5.

• Jezreel the first-born son of Hosea’s visionary Jezreel the first-born son of Hosea’s visionary marriage foreshadowed the termination of the ten-marriage foreshadowed the termination of the ten-tribe Kingdom Israel, and the place in which its army tribe Kingdom Israel, and the place in which its army was to be defeated – in the valley of Jezreel (2 Kg. was to be defeated – in the valley of Jezreel (2 Kg. 10:11, 32; 17:23; 18:11) for the shedding of the blood 10:11, 32; 17:23; 18:11) for the shedding of the blood of Jezreel, a symbol of the prophets whom Israel of Jezreel, a symbol of the prophets whom Israel rejected and killed (1Kg. 18:13).rejected and killed (1Kg. 18:13).

• The “breaking of the bow” of Israel, signifies the The “breaking of the bow” of Israel, signifies the destruction of the princes of the nation when Jehu destruction of the princes of the nation when Jehu slew all seventy sons of Ahab and all that pertained slew all seventy sons of Ahab and all that pertained to Ahab’s house - 2Kings 10: 1-7, 11.to Ahab’s house - 2Kings 10: 1-7, 11.

Read Hosea 1: 6, 7 Read Hosea 1: 6, 7

• Lo-ruhamah (not having mercy) foreshadowed no mercy upon Lo-ruhamah (not having mercy) foreshadowed no mercy upon the house of Israel, its end had already come. The 10 tribe the house of Israel, its end had already come. The 10 tribe kingdom had been spared until the birth of Lo-ruhamah. The kingdom had been spared until the birth of Lo-ruhamah. The coming destruction upon the house of Israel was accomplished coming destruction upon the house of Israel was accomplished when the king of Assyria scattered them (2Kings 18:11). Thus when the king of Assyria scattered them (2Kings 18:11). Thus was fulfilled the prediction made at Jezreel’s birth.was fulfilled the prediction made at Jezreel’s birth.

• However, the house of Judah, the two-tribe Kingdom was to However, the house of Judah, the two-tribe Kingdom was to have mercy and be delivered by a miracle. This was have mercy and be delivered by a miracle. This was demonstrated when Sennacherib came to take Judah captive. demonstrated when Sennacherib came to take Judah captive. Through the prayer of Hezekiah, Judah was saved (2 Kg. 18: Through the prayer of Hezekiah, Judah was saved (2 Kg. 18: 13, 17; 19:1, 15, 19, 20, 35).13, 17; 19:1, 15, 19, 20, 35).

Read Hosea 1:8, 9. Read Hosea 1:8, 9.

• The third child, Lo-ammi (not my The third child, Lo-ammi (not my people) foreshadowed the departure of people) foreshadowed the departure of God’s mercy even from the house of God’s mercy even from the house of Judah, because of their continual Judah, because of their continual course of backsliding. The fulfillment of course of backsliding. The fulfillment of this took place when, as a nation, they this took place when, as a nation, they crucified Christ. (Matt. 23: 37, 38; Luke crucified Christ. (Matt. 23: 37, 38; Luke 23: 18). This verse brings us to the 23: 18). This verse brings us to the Christian era. Christian era.

Read Hosea 1:10, 11. Read Hosea 1:10, 11.

• The multiplication of Israel and Judah and their reacceptance as The multiplication of Israel and Judah and their reacceptance as individuals into the Christian church (1Pet.2: 9, 10; Rom.9: 25, individuals into the Christian church (1Pet.2: 9, 10; Rom.9: 25, 26). Thus the present identifiable Jews of today are not 26). Thus the present identifiable Jews of today are not necessarily those that are seen in the fulfillment of this prophecynecessarily those that are seen in the fulfillment of this prophecy

• After the scattering and rejection of Israel, the nation After the scattering and rejection of Israel, the nation consequently lost their racial identity as they were assimilated consequently lost their racial identity as they were assimilated by the Gentile nations. Thus, many of them became Christians, by the Gentile nations. Thus, many of them became Christians, and are unidentified in the world today.and are unidentified in the world today.The gathering of God’s saints in the last days and their The gathering of God’s saints in the last days and their organization into a theocratic government ruled by antitypical organization into a theocratic government ruled by antitypical David (Dan. 2: 44, 45; Hos. 3: 4, 5).David (Dan. 2: 44, 45; Hos. 3: 4, 5).

Read Hosea. 2: 1-5. Read Hosea. 2: 1-5. • Note that the prefix "lo" has been omitted from the names Loruhamah and Note that the prefix "lo" has been omitted from the names Loruhamah and

Loammi, thereby rendering Ruhamah to mean "mercy," and Ammi to mean "my Loammi, thereby rendering Ruhamah to mean "mercy," and Ammi to mean "my people." This change of status implied by the change of names, denote a people." This change of status implied by the change of names, denote a division of church history, and brings us to the New Testament period. division of church history, and brings us to the New Testament period.

• Ammi and Ruhamah represent the laity (the church members) both brothers and Ammi and Ruhamah represent the laity (the church members) both brothers and sisters. This is brought out from the fact that the children are here pluralized. sisters. This is brought out from the fact that the children are here pluralized. (Brethren and Sisters). (Brethren and Sisters). The mother to whom the children are commanded to take the message is The mother to whom the children are commanded to take the message is symbolic of that part of the church which is responsible for bringing converts, the symbolic of that part of the church which is responsible for bringing converts, the ministry. Since it is the children (laity) not the mother (ministry) who deliver the ministry. Since it is the children (laity) not the mother (ministry) who deliver the message, it is clear that it is a message of revival and reformation to the church message, it is clear that it is a message of revival and reformation to the church (1SM 128). (1SM 128). This description portrays a reformatory movement in the church as a result of This description portrays a reformatory movement in the church as a result of "mother” (the ministry) playing the harlot."mother” (the ministry) playing the harlot.

• 8T: 250 “Who can truthfully say: "Our gold is tried in the fire; our garments are 8T: 250 “Who can truthfully say: "Our gold is tried in the fire; our garments are unspotted by the world"? I saw our Instructor pointing to the garments of so-unspotted by the world"? I saw our Instructor pointing to the garments of so-called righteousness. Stripping them off, He laid bare the defilement beneath. called righteousness. Stripping them off, He laid bare the defilement beneath. Then He said to me: "Can you not see how they have pretentiously covered up Then He said to me: "Can you not see how they have pretentiously covered up their defilement and rottenness of character? 'How is the faithful city become an their defilement and rottenness of character? 'How is the faithful city become an harlot!' My Father's house is made a house of merchandise, a place whence the harlot!' My Father's house is made a house of merchandise, a place whence the divine presence and glory have departed! For this cause there is weakness, and divine presence and glory have departed! For this cause there is weakness, and strength is lacking."” {8T 250.2} strength is lacking."” {8T 250.2}

Read Hosea. 2: 1-5.Read Hosea. 2: 1-5.• Jezreel must be the one to whom God is speaking since this is the only name Jezreel must be the one to whom God is speaking since this is the only name

omitted from this verse. Jezreel delivers a message from God to the laity, who in omitted from this verse. Jezreel delivers a message from God to the laity, who in turn delivers it to the church. Jezreel must therefore be God's mouthpiece--a turn delivers it to the church. Jezreel must therefore be God's mouthpiece--a prophet. Children of whoredoms are untrue converts.prophet. Children of whoredoms are untrue converts.

• 6T: 370-371 “…The Lord does not now work to bring many souls into the truth, 6T: 370-371 “…The Lord does not now work to bring many souls into the truth, because of the church members who have never been converted and those who because of the church members who have never been converted and those who were once converted but who have backslidden. What influence would these were once converted but who have backslidden. What influence would these unconsecrated members have on new converts? Would they not make of no unconsecrated members have on new converts? Would they not make of no effect the God-given message which His people are to bear? {6T 370.3} effect the God-given message which His people are to bear? {6T 370.3}

• R.H Jan. 10, 1893 “We have great need to search the Scriptures that we may be R.H Jan. 10, 1893 “We have great need to search the Scriptures that we may be representatives of Christ, and act our part as laborers together with God to build representatives of Christ, and act our part as laborers together with God to build up the church in the most holy faith. There is not enough careful, prayerful, up the church in the most holy faith. There is not enough careful, prayerful, painstaking investigation in accepting members into the church…. There is one painstaking investigation in accepting members into the church…. There is one thing that we have no right to do, and that is to judge another man's heart or thing that we have no right to do, and that is to judge another man's heart or impugn his motives. But when a person presents himself as a candidate for impugn his motives. But when a person presents himself as a candidate for church membership, we are to examine the fruit of his life, and leave the church membership, we are to examine the fruit of his life, and leave the responsibility of his motive with himself. But great care should be exercised in responsibility of his motive with himself. But great care should be exercised in accepting members into the church; for Satan has his specious devices through accepting members into the church; for Satan has his specious devices through which he purposes to crowd false brethren into the church, through whom he can which he purposes to crowd false brethren into the church, through whom he can work more successfully to weaken the cause of God.” {RH, January 10, 1893 par. work more successfully to weaken the cause of God.” {RH, January 10, 1893 par. 2} 2}

Read Hosea 2: 6-11 – The Read Hosea 2: 6-11 – The Church’s experience Church’s experience • Verse 7 shows that instead of the Church Verse 7 shows that instead of the Church

Christianizing the heathen, “overtaking” her Christianizing the heathen, “overtaking” her “lovers”, the heathen paganized the church. “lovers”, the heathen paganized the church. Thus we see that because of a departure Thus we see that because of a departure from God, the early Christian church was to from God, the early Christian church was to suffer adverse circumstances as a means of suffer adverse circumstances as a means of calling her back. This was the reason for the calling her back. This was the reason for the Dark Ages of religion from 538 to 1798 A.D. Dark Ages of religion from 538 to 1798 A.D. By permitting Rome to gain control of the By permitting Rome to gain control of the church, the true Sabbath was lost and church, the true Sabbath was lost and substituted by a false one. Dan. 7:25. substituted by a false one. Dan. 7:25.

Read Verses 12-14. Read Verses 12-14.

• In fulfillment of these verses, the church In fulfillment of these verses, the church fled into the wilderness, into the lands of fled into the wilderness, into the lands of the Gentiles. See Rev. 12:6. the Gentiles. See Rev. 12:6.

Read Verse 15. What Is The Read Verse 15. What Is The Valley Of Achor? Valley Of Achor? • The only door of hope for the church, the only way out of her The only door of hope for the church, the only way out of her

present predicament. It was in the typical Valley of Achor that present predicament. It was in the typical Valley of Achor that Joshua stoned the sinners in Israel--Achan and his household. Joshua stoned the sinners in Israel--Achan and his household. (Joshua 7:24-26). (Joshua 7:24-26).

• The significance of the valley is that God is to thoroughly purge The significance of the valley is that God is to thoroughly purge his house, cutting off the sinners in her midst just as in the case his house, cutting off the sinners in her midst just as in the case of Achan. Then she shall return to her former position of purity.of Achan. Then she shall return to her former position of purity.5T:157 “We profess to be governed by the same principles, to 5T:157 “We profess to be governed by the same principles, to be influenced by the same spirit. But instead of giving all for be influenced by the same spirit. But instead of giving all for Christ many have taken the golden wedge and a goodly Christ many have taken the golden wedge and a goodly Babylonish garment and hid them in the camp. If the presence Babylonish garment and hid them in the camp. If the presence of one Achan was sufficient to weaken the whole camp of Israel, of one Achan was sufficient to weaken the whole camp of Israel, can we be surprised at the little success which attends our can we be surprised at the little success which attends our efforts when every church and almost every family has its efforts when every church and almost every family has its Achan?...” {5T 157.1} Achan?...” {5T 157.1}

Read Verse 15. What Is The Read Verse 15. What Is The Valley Of Achor?Valley Of Achor?• 3T 265, 270 “…One sinner may diffuse darkness that will 3T 265, 270 “…One sinner may diffuse darkness that will

exclude the light of God from the entire congregation…” {3T exclude the light of God from the entire congregation…” {3T 265.1}265.1}“…God's displeasure is upon His people, and He will not “…God's displeasure is upon His people, and He will not manifest His power in the midst of them while sins exist among manifest His power in the midst of them while sins exist among them and are fostered by those in responsible positions. {3T them and are fostered by those in responsible positions. {3T 270.2}270.2}1T:190 “Many, I saw, were flattering themselves that they were 1T:190 “Many, I saw, were flattering themselves that they were good Christians, who have not a single ray of light from Jesus. good Christians, who have not a single ray of light from Jesus. They know not what it is to be renewed by the grace of God. They know not what it is to be renewed by the grace of God. They have no living experience for themselves in the things of They have no living experience for themselves in the things of God. And I saw that the Lord was whetting His sword in heaven God. And I saw that the Lord was whetting His sword in heaven to cut them down. Oh, that every lukewarm professor could to cut them down. Oh, that every lukewarm professor could realize the clean work that God is about to make among His realize the clean work that God is about to make among His professed people!...” {1T 189.2} professed people!...” {1T 189.2}

Read Verses 16, 17 - The Read Verses 16, 17 - The Church Married To Her LordChurch Married To Her Lord

• After the hypocrites and sinners are After the hypocrites and sinners are taken out of her, the church shall no taken out of her, the church shall no longer call the Saviour Baali (Lord), but longer call the Saviour Baali (Lord), but she shall call him Ishi (husband). She she shall call him Ishi (husband). She will then truly become his wife, will then truly become his wife, indicating a much closer relationship. indicating a much closer relationship.

Read Verses 18 - 23 Read Verses 18 - 23

• Peace and prosperity will be in all her borders. Peace and prosperity will be in all her borders. When these events take place the Lord is to be in the When these events take place the Lord is to be in the midst of His people. That is, His presence is to be midst of His people. That is, His presence is to be manifested among His people. (9T:16). manifested among His people. (9T:16).

• There shall be no want of spiritual food, for the earth There shall be no want of spiritual food, for the earth shall hear Jezreel, a symbol then of the church shall hear Jezreel, a symbol then of the church leadership messengers (144,000 included). This is leadership messengers (144,000 included). This is the crowning event in the finishing of the Everlasting the crowning event in the finishing of the Everlasting Gospel. Gospel.

ConclusionConclusion

• Thus we see that God's plan for ancient Thus we see that God's plan for ancient Israel will be fulfilled through their Israel will be fulfilled through their descendants today who become descendants today who become Christians, particularly SDA Christians, Christians, particularly SDA Christians, and who start a revival and reformation and who start a revival and reformation in the church which will at last restore in the church which will at last restore peace and happiness to God's family, peace and happiness to God's family, and complete the proclamation of the and complete the proclamation of the gospel. gospel.