Hosea Commentary: Return to the Lord

by Martin Murphy

This is a brief commentary of Hosea. This book traces the historical events and spiritual condition of Israel prior to the fall of the northern kingdom in 722 B.C. The Old Testament congregation turned away from the true God and committed spiritual adultery by worshipping false gods. Hosea understood that the Israelites were religious, but their religion was going the wrong direction. They were turning away from the true God and taking pleasure in spiritual adultery by worshiping false gods. The sin nature will always try to deceive people to wander away from God. Hosea’s message was “Return to the Lord.” It is more than a title; it describes the spiritual condition of Israel and may be applied to the people of God in every generation. Hosea understood that the Israelites were religious, but in their religious zeal they accumulated a host of false gods to worship. The sin nature will always try to deceive people to wander away from God. Hosea’s message will challenge Christians to return to the Lord. This book will be useful to pastors, Sunday School teachers, and laymen who want to dig deeper into the word of God. Dr. Richard Pratt said, “I have read through it and admire what you have done. We need more correct and practical instruction in the prophetic books, and you have given us just that.”

157 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 16, 2017

About the author

Martin Murphy has a B.A. in Bible from Columbia International University and a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary. He devoted over thirty years in biblical studies and research to prepare for writing books on basic Christian doctrine. He and his wife Mary live in Dothan, Alabama.