1. What is the meaning of Hosea 12:6?

2. How can we "return to your God" in our daily lives today?

3. What does it mean to "maintain love and justice" in Hosea 12:6?

4. How does Hosea 12:6 connect with Micah 6:8 on justice and mercy?

5. In what ways can we "wait on your God always" practically?

6. How does Hosea 12:6 encourage us to deepen our faith and trust?

7. How does Hosea 12:6 emphasize the importance of returning to God in daily life?

8. What does Hosea 12:6 reveal about God's expectations for justice and mercy?

9. How does Hosea 12:6 challenge modern views on repentance and faithfulness?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Hosea 12?

11. Does the broader historical and archeological record support Hosea 6's depiction of Israel's quick rebellion and restoration, or does it lack evidence?

12. What does 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice' mean?

13. Hosea 12:12: Why emphasize Jacob’s flight to Aram when there is little archaeological evidence to confirm such a historical event?

14. How can 1 John 4:8 say 'God is love' when the Old Testament shows actions that don't seem loving?1. What does it mean to "return to your God" in the context of your personal life and community?

2. How can you actively maintain love and justice in your relationships and interactions with others?

3. In what ways can you practice waiting on God in your current circumstances, and what challenges do you face in doing so?

4. How do the themes of love and justice in Hosea 12:6 connect with Jesus' teachings in the New Testament?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's faithfulness as you waited on Him. How did this impact your relationship with Him?1. How does Hosea 12 relate to our present-day society? Can you identify any societal parallels?

2. Hosea presents Ephraim's sin as an act of self-reliance and pride in its own strength. In what ways can self-reliance become an obstacle to our relationship with God?

3. Reflect on the historical account of Jacob's struggle. How is this narrative used in Hosea 12 and what lessons can we learn from it?

4. How does Hosea 12 challenge your understanding of God's justice and mercy?

5. What does it mean to "wait continually" for God as mentioned in Hosea 12:6?

6. How can you apply the call for love and justice in your daily life?

7. Why do you think Israel failed to see their wealth as a blessing from God but attributed it to their own effort?

8. What are the potential dangers of attributing success solely to our own efforts?

9. How does Hosea's call to repentance resonate with you in your personal life?

10. How does Hosea 12 remind us of the importance of heeding prophetic warnings and applying them in our lives?

11. What is the significance of the references to Egypt and wilderness in Hosea 12:9 and 13?

12. How can we avoid the trap of idolatry in the modern world?

13. Why is remembering our "humble beginnings", as God reminded Israel, important in our spiritual journey?

14. What steps can you take to ensure that you are practicing love and justice in your interactions with others?

15. How does the concept of repentance in Hosea 12 align with the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament?

16. How does Hosea 12 reinforce the concept of consequences for our actions?

17. How do you reconcile God's judgments and His mercies as presented in Hosea 12?

18. How might the lessons from Hosea 12 help you navigate a situation where you are tempted to trust in your own strength rather than relying on God?

19. In what ways does Hosea 12 inform your understanding of the relationship between obedience to God and prosperity?

20. Based on Hosea 12, how can we foster a heart of repentance and continual dependence on God in a world that often encourages self-reliance and independence?

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