2026 Hosea Lesson 3

GO, SHOW YOUR LOVE

Hosea 3:1-5

Key Verse: 3:1

1. What does the Lord command Hosea to do (1)? Why does this command sound shocking or unreasonable? What does it reveal about the nature of God’s love for Israel despite their unfaithfulness?
2. Why does Hosea have to pay a price to bring his wife back (2)? What does this tell us about the seriousness of her condition? How does Hosea’s action point to what Jesus has done for us?
3. Why do you think Hosea sets clear boundaries after bringing the woman back (3)? What does this passage teach us about the relationship between love and commitment?
4. Why does God remove Israel’s king, sacrifices, idols, and even religious structures (4)? How are God’s hope and faithfulness to restore Israel revealed in this passage (5)?
5. How does this passage challenge the way you understand God’s love, discipline, and faithfulness? What is one concrete way you can practice God’s love in your daily life this week?