Major Themes from The Minor Prophets – Hosea

Major Themes from The Minor Prophets – Hosea

 Observations:

1. God created us for with Him.

• • Leviticus 26:12
  • John 14:23

2. We are to our First Love, and we chase after .

• • Hosea 1:2
  • Romans 3:23
  • Exodus 20:2-4

3. Despite our , God remains , and has us.

• • 2 Timothy 2:13
  • Hosea 1:7
  • Hosea 2:19-23

Application:

1. Acknowledge that you’re an .

• • Isaiah 53:6
  • Romans 3:23

2. your idols.

• • Matthew 5:29-30
  • Hebrews 12:1-2

3. God’s redeeming love.

• • Isaiah 44:22
  • John 3:16

4. Live in intimate covenant with your .

• • Hosea 6:6
  • James 1:22
  • Micah 6:8

Family Discussion Points:

*Open by reading Hosea 6:6.

1. Do you often experience intimacy with God? If not, why?
2. What idols have you been pursing instead of God?
3. How have you witnessed God’s redemption in your life?
4. How can you relate to Gomer? After reading Hosea, how do you think God feels about your unfaithfulness to Him?
5. What steps do you need to take to lay down your idols and pursue God?
6. Have you accepted God’s redeeming love? Does your life reflect that, and do you see yourself as redeemed?
7. How can you be walking in close relationship with God this week?

* Close by meditating on God’s redeeming love for you.