Minor Prophets (Adults)

Hosea Chapter 8

Lesson written by Murray Wade

Hosea Questions

Text: Hosea 8 [Please read the text through and then answer these questions]

1. What does the blowing of a rams horn or trumpet many times mean?

2. Please list the evil deeds the Israelites have been involved with from verses 1-4.

3. In verse 2, Israel will cry “My God, we know you!” Does this mean they really know God or is it similar to Psalm 78:34?

4. What do you think the mention of calf in verses 5-6 is referring to? Please provide a detailed answer.

5. What does the phrase “They sow the wind, and reap the whirlwind” mean?

6. Verse 8 mentions Israel is swallowed up and now they are among the Gentiles. What do you think this is describing?

7. Where has Ephraim turned to according to verses 9-10?

8. Please list the things that Ephraim has done to separate himself from God in verses 11-13.

9. What from verse 14 shows how Israel has forgotten His Maker? (see Eccl. 12:1).