Session 9 Hosea 10:5-15

WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN (HOSEA 10:11-12)

look for what could have been if Israel had stayed true to God.

11 Ephraim is a well-trained calf that loves to thresh, but I will place a yoke on her fine neck.
I will harness Ephraim; Judah will plow; Jacob will do the final plowing.

12 Sow righteousness for yourselves and reap faithful love;
break up your unplowed ground.
It is time to seek the LORD until he comes and sends righteousness on you like the rain.

DISCUSS:

God had a plan for Israel, but they got off track.
examine these verses
and discuss how the results would have been different if Israel had stayed true to God.

EXAMINE:

Reread Hosea 10:12 and
guide the group to identify three or four action words
that would have helped the Israelites avoid judgment.

TRANSITION:

Hosea emphasized that Israel plowed unrighteousness and produced injustice.
Since they trusted in themselves, warriors, and fortresses,
they would face destruction.