Who does God compare Israel to in Hosea 11?
A child or son whom He loves
Whose story does God remind Israel about?
Jacob
What replaced God in Israel’s worship?
Idols
What does God ask Israel to do?
Return to Him
What nation did God rescue Israel from?
Egypt
What was Jacob known for before his transformation?
Being a deceiver.
What happened when Israel became proud?
They forgot God.
What does God promise to heal?
Their backsliding/unfaithfulness
Why was God angry with Israel?
They turned away from Him and worshiped idols
What does God tell Israel to return to?
Love, justice, and faithfulness to God
Name one image God uses to describe Israel’s temporary glory.
Mist
Dew
Chaff
Smoke
What does God promise to give Israel freely?
His love
What question does God ask showing His compassion?
“How can I give you up, Ephraim?”
What sinful business practice did Israel practice?
Dishonest trading.
Who did Israel trust instead of God?
Foreign nations and kings
Name two images used to describe restored Israel?
Lily, cedar, olive tree, vine
What does Hosea 11 teach about God’s character?
God is both just and merciful
God changed Jacob's name to?
Israel
What did God promises that Israel shall be redeemed from?
the grave/death
What is the final message of Hosea?
God’s ways are right; the righteous follow them