(1:1–3:5) DIVISION OVERVIEW: Hosea’s home life was filled with deep pain and sorrow. His wife Gomer was an adulteress. Obviously, this created a terrible problem for Hosea—in fact, two major problems. ⇒ First, his wife’s adulterous behavior created a scandal and became the focus of gossipers throughout the community. ⇒ Second, his wife’s adulterous behavior aroused suspicion over
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