Hosea 5:6 – Is there external historical documentation showing that sacrifices stopped working for Israel during this period?

Hosea 5:7 – What proof exists that Israel literally bore “illegitimate children” due to religious unfaithfulness rather than political alliances?

Hosea 5:10 – Do the described “boundary moves” have any verifiable record in ancient Israel’s land division or tribal borders?

Hosea 5:15 – How can one reconcile the notion of God “withdrawing” from His people with other passages that emphasize divine omnipresence and faithfulness?

1. How does Hosea 5 contribute to your understanding of the consequences of turning away from God's commands?

2. What does the portrayal of God as a moth to Ephraim and rottenness to Judah symbolize?

3. Discuss the role of the priests, Israel, and the house of the king in the spiritual downfall of the nation.

4. How do the actions of Ephraim and Judah in Hosea 5 reflect the state of societies today?

5. In what ways might you be setting traps or nets in your own life, similar to the metaphor used for Israel in Hosea 5?

6. Hosea 5 ends on a note of hope for repentance and restoration. How does this affect your view of God's character?

7. What steps can individuals and societies take to prevent the spiritual apostasy seen in Hosea 5?

8. How can the lessons in Hosea 5 guide your personal life decisions?

9. What does the verse "I will return again to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their distress they will earnestly seek Me" teach about God's expectations?

10. How can we apply the themes of repentance and restoration in our lives today?

11. Why does God decide to withdraw His presence until the people acknowledge their guilt?

12. What are the dangers of spiritual pride, as depicted in this chapter?

13. What actions can we take to prevent spiritual pride in our personal lives?

14. How can we ensure we're not guilty of the same offenses as the Israelites in this chapter?

15. How does the prophecy of Hosea still speak to us today in our modern context?

16. What steps should we take when we realize we've strayed from God's laws?

17. How does God's judgment reflect His love and His righteousness?

18. How can you personally respond to God's call for repentance in your life?

19. How does Hosea 5 challenge your understanding of divine judgment and God's righteousness?

20. What measures can the church take to prevent the spiritual decline seen in Hosea 5?