Minor Prophets (Adults)

Hosea Chapter 7

Lesson written by Murray Wade

Hosea Questions

Text: Hosea 7 [Please read the text through and then answer these questions]

1. What groups are partaking in the wickedness from verse 1?

2. Verse 2 is a very sobering one. What is not being considered in the hearts of the people?

3. From verses 3-7 we see a period of wickedness in the leadership of Israel. From these verses, please make a list of some of the wicked activities that were going on in this period of time.

4. Please scan 1 Kings chapters 14-17, which generally covers the period of time of Hosea, and make a list of some of the wicked activities that were going on.

5. How do verses 8-10 described how useless Ephraim has become? Also see Matthew 5:13-16, 1 Corinthians 15:33, and 2 Corinthians 6:14-16.

6. What are the reasons why Hosea says that Ephraim is like a silly dove from verses 11-15?

7. What is coming for Ephraim from verse 16?