(00:00) The historical background of Hosea.
(06:58) Four main themes are discussed, beginning with the goodness of God.
(13:14) Hosea represents Christ and symbolically marries an unfaithful wife, who represents Israel.
(17:45) Israel rejects God’s plea to stop worshipping false gods. God responds with enduring love.
(21:59) Hosea gives four instructions to his wife.
(27:14) Three ways God is not like man.
(38:32) Israel is portrayed as an empty vine. The calves of Bethhaven refer to Bethel.
(46:39) Hosea prophesies of the latter days, when Ephraim will repent and return to the Lord.
(53:17) The historical background of Joel.
(56:08) Joel responds to the question, “When will the earth rest?” He describes cosmic signs relating to the Coming of Christ.
(1:01:21) Moroni quotes Joel to the young prophet Joseph Smith. War and desolation will precede the Second Coming.
(1:04:40) The Lord will show wonders in the Last Days.
(1:10:38) Joel’s vision contains temple images.
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