Hosea 11:1-11 Review God tells Israel to listen up because he has a contention against them, which also reveals the reality of emotion and relationship. God reflects on his historical love for and relationship with Israel. (v. 1) God reflects on their historical response to him and his love (vv. 2-4) God's love doesn’t restrain their deserved punishment (vv. 5-7) God's love doesn’t desire to ultimately destroy them (vv. 8-9) God's love doesn’t give up in accomplishing his promise to them (vv. 10-11) What do we see of God’s love in Hosea 11:1-11? His love is free (not obligated, conditioned, or bound by anything outside of him) His love is initiating (he loves first) His love is actionable (demonstrated in action) His love is relational (near, warm, affectionate) His love is authoritative (effective, demanding, volitional) His love is enduring (patient, puts up with, longsuffering) His love is beneficial (works for the good of others) His love is permissive (allows natural consequences and difficulty) His love is sympathetic (not incompatible with anger but not overcome by it) His love is indomitable (it re-initiates and it’s irresistible) Implications/Applications God’s love and his initiation… God’s love and our waywardness… God’s love and his purposes…