God's Passion for Prodigal People

Hosea illustrates God's treatment of Israel throughout her history like a parent lovingly teaching their child to walk or a gracious farmer treating his animals gently. In spite of only being good to them, they rebelled and went after false gods who offered them nothing. The moment they discovered that the hard way, God would be ready and waiting to receive them home again.

1. Every Parent's job is to model God's heart of love and grace.

2. God can't forgive the sinner who refuses forgiveness.

3. God's correction is temporary, but His restoration is eternal.