Hosea - Chapter-2
Chapter Summary
The chastisement of adulterous Israel. Yet to be restored.
Discussion Questions for Hosea, Chapter 2
- Why is significant that God changed the names of Gomer's children? What other examples are there of God changing names in the Bible?
- Hosea tells his children to “plead” with their mother. What does Hosea's call to repentance signify about his relationship with Gomer? What does this signify about God's relationship with us?
- Why does Hosea promises to “hedge her way with thorns”? Why is this significant? How does God create these hedges in our own life? What does this tell us about God's character?
- The husband of Israel provided grain and wine for His bride. How did Gomer/Israel steward the gifts that God gave them? How can we insure that we use our prosperity for Godly purposes?
- Why is it significant that the husband brings his wife “into the wilderness”? Why is recalling the exodus important in this instance? What does it tell us about how God is going to save Israel? How does calling on God's past faithfulness help us to trust His character for the future?
- Hosea once again explains another name change that will take place. What is this change of name? Why is this name changing more significant than the others? Why is it important?
- How is being betrothed to God forever a good picture of the New Covenant? How does this help us better understand God's covenantal love for His people?
- What does God's promise for the future tell us about the love He has for His people?
- Why is the Valley of Achor significant to God's restoration? How is God using Israel's past for future judgement? (Joshua 7:25-26)
- Verse 18 uses similar language to Genesis 18-20. What is the significance of calling on creation to understand the covenant God is making with His people?
Key Words/Phrase
Israel's harlotry, restoration, vv. 5, 18.
Characters
God, Hosea, Ammi, Ruhamah, Baalim.
Strong Verse(s)
18, 19, 20.
