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subject, record the new letter at that point.
When you have done this for all the
chapters, you will note that all the subjects
mentioned
above
appear
scattered
throughout the whole section. In other
words, a clear outline is not evident.
However, observe on Chart 103 what
subjects seem prominent in chapters 4-8; 910; and 11-14. Compare this outline with
the markings you have just made. For
example, is judgment more prominent than
sin in chapters 9-10?
4. How do chapters 4-14 re ect Hosea’s
experiences in chapters 1-3, according to
Chart 103?
5. The last chapter of Hosea (chap. 14) is
a key Bible passage on the cure for spiritual
backsliding. How does the chapter serve as a
conclusion to Hosea’s book? Who is the
prominent person of the last sentence of the


book?
6. Note the list of key words on the chart.
Note also the key verses which are cited.
Read the verses in your Bible. Relate them
to the theme of the book.
III. APPLICATIONS
1. See how the following passages of

Hosea are applied in the New Testament:
Hosea 1:9-10; 2:23

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Romans 9:25; 1 Peter 2:10

6:6

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Matthew 9:13 (12:7)

13:14

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1 Corinthians 15:55

2. How is marriage a
gurative
representation of the Christian’s relation to
Christ? (Cf. Eph 5:30-32; John 14:3; Rev
19:7-9.) What can mar this intimate
relationship, bringing on spiritual adultery?
(Cf. James 4:4.)
3. Can a backslidden Christian be restored
to fellowship with Christ? If so, how is such

a restoration brought about? (Cf. Rev 2:4-5).
4. Relate Hosea 1:4 to these verses about
the vengeance of God: Romans 3:5; 12:19;
Hebrews 10:30.
5. What is temporary about the pleasures
and allurements of the world? See 2:7a.
Also, read Hebrews 11:24-26.
6. Why is it important for Christians to
continually acknowledge God’s gracious
provisions for all their needs? Is it possible
that ingratitude is a cause as well as a
symptom of backsliding? See 2:8.


7. How do the words “she forgot Me”
(2:13) describe a backslidden believer?
8. Would you nd it di cult to truly love
someone who has deserted or harmed you?
What does 3:1 teach about God’s love for
His people?