Question 1

In general terms, how would you describe the state of the nation of Israel in Hosea's time?

Question 2

In what ways were the religious leaders failing in their duties?

Question 3

What are some of the features of unfaithfulness?

Question 4

What were some of the false assumptions that the people had adopted?

Question 5

What is the result that may be expected from a religious life like that of the people of Hosea's time?