◄ Hosea 8:12 ►
Though I wrote for them the great things of My law, they regarded them as something strange. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Hosea 8:12? 2. How does Hosea 8:12 highlight the importance of valuing God's laws today? 3. What does Hosea 8:12 reveal about Israel's attitude towards God's commandments? 4. How can we avoid treating God's Word as "foreign" in our lives? 5. In what ways does Hosea 8:12 connect with Psalm 119's view of Scripture? 6. How can we ensure God's laws are not "considered a stranger" in our hearts? 7. How does Hosea 8:12 challenge the authority of God's written laws? 8. Why do people reject God's laws despite their clarity in Hosea 8:12? 9. What historical context influenced the message of Hosea 8:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Hosea 8? 11. Who were the biblical prophets? 12. Hosea 12:8: Does Israel's claim of innocence here contradict passages in which Israel is already punished or exiled? 13. Job 11:12 likens humans to wild donkeys; how does this align with Genesis' teaching that humans reflect God's image? 14. How do Psalm 112:1-2's promises of blessed descendants align with historical records showing many faithful believers who faced familial hardship or extinction? Discussion Questions 1. How does Hosea 8:12 reflect Israel's attitude towards God's law, and what are the modern parallels in our own lives? 2. In what ways can we ensure that we do not treat God's Word as "something strange" in our daily walk? 3. How do the additional scriptures (Deuteronomy 4:6-8, Psalm 119:18, Jeremiah 6:16) enhance our understanding of the importance of God's law? 4. What practical steps can we take to cultivate a deeper appreciation and understanding of Scripture? 5. How can we encourage others in our community to value and adhere to God's Word in a culture that often disregards it? Hosea 8 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Hosea 8 shed light on the consequences of idolatry and rebellion against God? 2. What parallels can you draw between the Israelites' reliance on foreign alliances and modern-day reliance on secular influences? 3. How does Hosea's message challenge our understanding of obedience and faith? 4. How does the metaphor of the eagle and house help to communicate the urgency of God's warning? 5. In what ways have you seen the consequences of rejecting God's commandments in your life or society today? 6. How do the mistakes made by the Israelites guide your current decision-making and relationship with God? 7. What does the idol of Samaria represent in today's context? 8. How does the idea of self-reliance over God-reliance manifest in our society today? 9. In what ways can we fall into the trap of 'constructing our own palaces and cities' as the Israelites did? 10. How can we guard ourselves from spiritual decline as illustrated in Hosea 8? 11. How does Hosea 8 challenge our understanding of God’s love and judgement? 12. How does this chapter speak into your understanding of repentance? 13. How can you apply the lessons from Hosea 8 to your everyday life? 14. How does the idolatry and apostasy of Israel relate to current global issues? 15. What are the 'altars' in your life that might be taking precedence over God's commands? 16. How does this chapter reflect on the importance of remembering God's past acts of deliverance and provisions? 17. How can you ensure that you don’t fall into the same pitfalls as the Israelites? 18. How can the messages in Hosea 8 guide your engagement with secular society? 19. In what ways can you promote repentance and return to God in your personal sphere of influence? 20. How does Hosea 8 speak to the consequences of our choices and the importance of living in alignment with God's laws? Links Hosea 8:12 NIV Hosea 8:12 NLT Hosea 8:12 ESV Hosea 8:12 NASB Hosea 8:12 KJV Hosea 8:12 Commentaries Bible Hub