Welcome back to the Hosea online Bible study! We’re excited you’ve joined us again this week as we continue to study this amazing story of God’s unfailing love. This week, we dug into Hosea 2:2-13, where Hosea preached to Israel about their idolatry and other lovers. This section was a tough one, but it challenged us to examine our own hearts for things we idolize. We’ll take a look at God’s response of forgiveness and restoration in our Week 3 homework, so stay tuned!
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Now that we’re all on the same page, let’s jump in to Session 3! Turn to the viewer guide on page 58 of your Bible study book to follow along with the Session 3 video and fill in the blanks. Don’t have your book yet? Here’s a viewer guide you can use while you wait. Miss an answer? Find it here.
- Why do you suppose something in us can make our happiness seem dependent on having what others have? (page 43)
- How do you think we can tell when something begins to move from an “also” to an “instead of” God? (page 44)
- In what sense can you identify with David that the boundaries God has set for your life are pleasant? (page 51)
- Is there one thought or sentence that stuck out to you in this week’s video? What stood out and why?
Before next week, complete Week 3: Loved Again (pages 60-81) in your Bible study book. We’ll see you next time!