Outline of Hosea
I. The introduction to the prophecy 1:1
II. The messenger of the prophecy 1:2-3:5
A. His marriage to Gomer 1:2-3a
B. His children by Gomer 1:3b-11
C. His contention: problem with Gomer 2:1-23
D. His care for Gomer 3:1-5
III. The messages of the prophecy 4:1-14:8
A. Concerning Israel's reprobation 4:1-7:16
B. Concerning Israel's retribution 8:1-13:16
C. Concerning Israel's restoration 14:1-8
IV. The conclusion of the prophecy 14:9