2:2–15 · Confrontation of unfaithfulness:In order for God to reestablish a normal relationship with his people, there will need to be some dramatic changes in the hearts of the people of Israel. Initially chapter 2 appears to be a divorce court scene where Hosea is talking to his children about confronting their sinful mother Gomer, but after a few verses one realizes that the confrontation is not just about Hosea and Gomer; the text is also talking about God’s confronting the sons of Israel. Although the marriage relationship is severely threatened by spousal unfaithfulness and prostitution, the major focus is on Hosea’s and God’s parallel attempts to get back their unfaithful partners. In order for the partners to fully renew their love relationship, the unfaithful spouse has to know ho…