"Hear this, O priests! Take heed, O house of Israel! Give ear, O royal house! For this judgment is against you because you have been a snare at Mizpah, a net spread out on Tabor. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Hosea 5:1? 2. How does Hosea 5:1 warn leaders about their responsibility to God's people? 3. What does "judgment is against you" reveal about God's expectations for leaders? 4. How can Hosea 5:1 guide us in discerning spiritual leadership today? 5. How does Hosea 5:1 connect with James 3:1 on accountability for teachers? 6. In what ways can we ensure we are not a "snare" to others? 7. What is the significance of Hosea 5:1 in the context of Israel's history? 8. How does Hosea 5:1 reflect God's judgment on religious leaders? 9. What role does Hosea 5:1 play in the theme of accountability? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Hosea 5? 11. Where is Mount Tabor mentioned in the Bible? 12. Where is Mount Tabor mentioned in the Bible? 13. Hosea 10:5: Do we have any archaeological proof of the calf idol in Beth-Aven, or is there a lack of external evidence supporting its existence? 14. What did Judas do with the blood money for betraying Jesus? He bought a field (Acts 1:18) and threw it into the temple; priests used it to buy a burial field (Matthew 27:5). Discussion Questions 1. How does the role of the priests in Hosea 5:1 challenge our understanding of spiritual leadership today?2. In what ways can modern believers fall into the "snares" and "nets" mentioned in this verse, and how can we avoid them? 3. How does the call to "hear" and "listen" in Hosea 5:1 relate to Jesus' teachings in the New Testament about hearing and obeying God's word? 4. What parallels can you draw between the judgment against Israel's leaders in Hosea 5:1 and the responsibilities of leaders in the church today? 5. How can we, as a community of believers, ensure that we are not complicit in the sins of our culture, as the house of Israel was in Hosea's time?1. How does Hosea 5 contribute to your understanding of the consequences of turning away from God's commands? 2. What does the portrayal of God as a moth to Ephraim and rottenness to Judah symbolize? 3. Discuss the role of the priests, Israel, and the house of the king in the spiritual downfall of the nation. 4. How do the actions of Ephraim and Judah in Hosea 5 reflect the state of societies today? 5. In what ways might you be setting traps or nets in your own life, similar to the metaphor used for Israel in Hosea 5? 6. Hosea 5 ends on a note of hope for repentance and restoration. How does this affect your view of God's character? 7. What steps can individuals and societies take to prevent the spiritual apostasy seen in Hosea 5? 8. How can the lessons in Hosea 5 guide your personal life decisions? 9. What does the verse "I will return again to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their distress they will earnestly seek Me" teach about God's expectations? 10. How can we apply the themes of repentance and restoration in our lives today? 11. Why does God decide to withdraw His presence until the people acknowledge their guilt? 12. What are the dangers of spiritual pride, as depicted in this chapter? 13. What actions can we take to prevent spiritual pride in our personal lives? 14. How can we ensure we're not guilty of the same offenses as the Israelites in this chapter? 15. How does the prophecy of Hosea still speak to us today in our modern context? 16. What steps should we take when we realize we've strayed from God's laws? 17. How does God's judgment reflect His love and His righteousness? 18. How can you personally respond to God's call for repentance in your life? 19. How does Hosea 5 challenge your understanding of divine judgment and God's righteousness? 20. What measures can the church take to prevent the spiritual decline seen in Hosea 5? Links Hosea 5:1 NIVHosea 5:1 NLT Hosea 5:1 ESV Hosea 5:1 NASB Hosea 5:1 KJV Hosea 5:1 Commentaries Bible Hub |



