How can we understand what Hosea means for us today? How was Hosea written? How was (is) Isarel different from us today? How is Scripture (the Bible) related to us today? How can we proceed (for example, with the book of Hosea)? Reminders for Approaching a Particular Text The Historical Trajectory of the Book of Hosea The Reality of the Book of Hosea in the New Testament A Template for Significance of the Book of Hosea Today Do I (we) have a similar covenant relationship with the Lord? Do I (we) have a similar tendency to live unfaithfully to the Lord? Do I (we) have a similar need for being corrected by the Lord? Do I (we) have a similar admonition for repentance unto the Lord? A Guide for How Following Idols/Gods Could Look Today