Hosea: The Prophet and the Prostitute Hosea: The Prophet and the Prostitute examines one of the primary Minor Prophets in the Old Testament. The course will focus on the message of Hosea to the nation of Israel just prior to their sweeping destruction and ensuing captivity at the hands of the Assyrian army. God’s message rebukes Israel, referring to them as a prostitute for their spiritual unfaithfulness. In order to emphasize Israel’s spiritual harlotry God commands His prophet Hosea to take a prostitute to be his wife. The course will examine the nature of this marriage as it illustrates God’s unconditional love for His people and His unswerving commitment to His covenant with them. Hosea’s message calls for the people to repent of their unfaithfulness but prophesies of the nations’ coming destruction, captivity, and ultimate restoration as well.