An outline of the studies

1:1 Introduction

1:2-3:5 The marriage with Gomer as a picture of the history of the covenant

4:1-5:7 The Lord's case against Israel, the leaders and the false worship

5:8-7:16 Short-lived repentance and covenant love

8:1-9:17 Judgment as covenant faithfulness

10:1-11:12 The paradox of love

12:1-14:9 The victory of the God of love