Hosea 4-7: “The People Who Forgot God”

In the second episode of their November series on Hosea, Greg and Nathan explore chapters 4–7 and confront a difficult question: Can you know a lot about God without actually knowing Him? Israel's problem wasn't a lack of religious knowledge or activity, but a rejection of genuine relationship with God. From empty religious practices and superficial repentance to the warning that we reap what we sow, Hosea exposes the danger of looking religious while our hearts remain far from God. Greg and Nathan also explore how Jesus embodies Hosea's call for steadfast love rather than empty sacrifice. So here's the question: If we do all the right Christian things but don't actually love God or our neighbors, are we really following Jesus?