HOSEA

Updated 01/2024

CHAPTER 1

1. When did Hosea prophesy?
2. What did Hosea's marriage to a harlot symbolize?
3. What did Hosea's first son symbolize?
4. What did Hosea's daughter symbolize?
5. What did Hosea's third child symbolize?

CHAPTER 2

1. What would God cause to cease in Israel?

CHAPTER 3

1. What did the adulterous woman represent who Hosea bought for himself?
2. What will Israel be without?

CHAPTER 4

1. What were some of the sins in the land?
2. What did the prophets and priests reject and not give to the people?
3. What will happen to those who have no understanding of God?
4. Why would the daughters not be punished?

CHAPTER 5

1. Where should our deeds be directed?
2. Why is Ephraim singled out for God's judgment?
3. What must Ephraim do to receive God’s mercy?

CHAPTER 6

1. What prophesy is revealed in verses 1 and 2?
2. What was the extent of Israel's faithfulness?
3. What did God desire most?

CHAPTER 7

1. Who did Ephraim turn to for help?

CHAPTER 8

1. What had Israel done to bring God’s punishment?
2. Who did Israel seek for help rather than God?

CHAPTER 9

1. How did God view Israel in the beginning?
2. How does God view Israel at this time?
3. What would happen when God departed from Israel?

CHAPTER 10

1. Who was Israel serving at Beth Aven?

CHAPTER 11

1. How did the people call on but not exalt God?

CHAPTER 12

1. From whom did Ephraim seek help and protection?
2. Why would God judge Judah?
3. What message is found in the struggle of Jacob?

CHAPTER 13

1. By whom would God ransom His people from the grave?
2. What springs and fountains of Israel would be dried up?

CHAPTER 14

1. What was the sacrifice of the lips?
2. What would result for Israel when they offered the true sacrifice of their lips?
3. What would result if Ephraim turned back to the Lord?
4. How do transgressors stumble in the ways of the Lord?