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    Hosea — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on hosea, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Hosea 1:1 (KJV)

      Who was the father of the prophet Hosea?

      Answer: Beeri

      Study note. The word of the LORD came unto Hosea, the son of Beeri.

      Read Hosea 1:1 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Hosea 1:2 (KJV)

      What was the name of the woman Hosea was commanded to take as a wife?

      Answer: Gomer

      Study note. The LORD said to Hosea, Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms.

      Read Hosea 1:2 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Hosea 1:4 (KJV)

      What was the name of Hosea's firstborn son, signifying that God would avenge the blood of a certain city?

      Answer: Jezreel

      Study note. The LORD said, Call his name Jezreel; for I will avenge the blood of Jezreel.

      Read Hosea 1:4 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Hosea 4:6 (KJV)

      According to Hosea 4:6, why are God's people destroyed?

      Answer: For lack of knowledge

      Study note. The scripture saith, My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.

      Read Hosea 4:6 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Hosea 4:17 (KJV)

      Which tribe is frequently singled out in Hosea as a representative for the northern kingdom's backsliding?

      Answer: Ephraim

      Study note. Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone.

      Read Hosea 4:17 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Hosea 6:4 (KJV)

      Hosea describes the people's goodness as being like what fleeting thing?

      Answer: A morning cloud

      Study note. Your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away.

      Read Hosea 6:4 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Hosea 6:6 (KJV)

      What does the LORD desire more than sacrifice, according to Hosea 6:6?

      Answer: Mercy

      Study note. For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

      Read Hosea 6:6 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Hosea 7:8 (KJV)

      Hosea 7:8 describes Ephraim as being like what kind of food?

      Answer: A cake not turned

      Study note. Ephraim is a cake not turned, being mixed among the people.

      Read Hosea 7:8 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Hosea 8:7 (KJV)

      Complete the famous phrase: 'For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the...'

      Answer: Whirlwind

      Study note. The prophet warns that those who sow the wind shall reap the whirlwind.

      Read Hosea 8:7 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Hosea 11:1 (KJV)

      Out of which country did God call His son, as mentioned in Hosea 11:1?

      Answer: Egypt

      Study note. When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.

      Read Hosea 11:1 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does hosea point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?