The Anatomy of a Broken Marriage

The imagery of GOD as the Husband of HIS people flows throughout the Bible (Hos. 1:2; Matt. 25:10-12; Rom. 7:4; 2 Cor. 11:2; Eph. 5:25-32; Rev 19:7). As with all marriages, the description of GOD's relationship with HIS people introduces the potential for love, joy, hurt, and betrayal. Jeremiah 2-6 takes a detailed look at the breakdown of the marriage between GOD and Judah during the early days of King Josiah's reign (609-604 B.C.).