Bible Study The Book of Chapters 11:1−14:9 Amazing Love As we approach the last three chapters of the , we see God’s continued compassion and love for His people. In spite of God’s protection and love for Israel, they persisted in idolatry. The story of Hosea and is a portrait of God’s never ending love for Israel, and for believers today. The book of Hosea reminds us of God’s grace and mercy to retrieve, reconcile, and restore broken relationships. God’s love is amazing because it’s not based on our performance or the lack thereof; but God loves us so much that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. In Hosea chapters 11-14, Hosea reminds Israel of God’s continuing loving concern for them by presenting the clear evidences of God’s love. In the remaining chapters of Hosea, we see God’s mercy, discipline, and promises of a brighter future.  God’s mercies in the past. (Hosea 11: 1-12)  God’s discipline in the present. (:1−13:16)  God’s promises for the future. (:1-9) Questions, Answers and Discussion Hosea 11: God’s demonstration of love. A. Describe how God demonstrated His love for Israel in the Exodus. (1-2) . Explain the imagery of a parent and child. . How did Israel respond? B. Describe how God demonstrated His love for Israel in the wilderness. (3-4) . How did Israel make it through the wilderness? . How did God ease their burden in the wilderness? C. Describe how God demonstrated His love for Israel through longsuffering. (5-7) . What does it mean to be longsuffering? . Why was God longsuffering with Israel? . When you were longsuffering with someone did it bear fruit? D. God’s love demonstrated by His faithfulness to His promises. (8-9) . Why didn’t God give up on Israel/us? E. Describe how God demonstrated His love by the hope of restoration. (10-12) . The roar of a lion demands a response how did Israel respond to God’s voice? . What is the hope of restoration in verse 11? . In the midst of betrayal by His people, why does God remain faithful to them?

Hosea 12 −13 God’s discipline in love. 1. Once again who is , and why does she deserve discipline? (12:1) 2. What was God’s controversy with Israel? Why reference Esau and Jacob? (12:2-5) 3. Describe the duty of God’s people. (12:6) 4. What were the reasons for God’s discipline? (12:7−8) Study The Book of Hosea Chapters 11:1−14:9 Amazing Love o Dishonesty o Ephraim thought that prosperity was proof that God didn’t care about their sin. 5. In spite of Israel’s unfaithfulness in what ways did God remain faithful? (12:9-14) 6. Ephraim died spiritually, and what was the result? (13:1-3) 7. What is the purpose of grace and discipline? (13:4-16) Hosea 14: God’s promise of restoration. a) God pleads with Israel to return. (1) b) God will receive His people. (2-3) c) God will restore His people. (4) d) God will revive His people. (5-8) e) God gives His people the opportunity to respond. (9) Life Lessons from Hosea *Our relationship with God is like a marriage. *God uses struggles/challenges to display His power and reveal His love. *God’s mercy endures forever. *There are consequences to sin. *The purpose of discipline is to reform/correct. *Only God can redeem and restore. *What other lessons have you learned?