Discussion Questions
Discuss the story in small groups using the following questions. {10–15 minutes}
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Why wouldn’t someone want to marry Gomer? Why did God ask Hosea to marry her? What did God want to show his people through their marriage?
Takeaway
Just like Gomer broke her promises to love Hosea, God’s people have broken their promises to love and obey God.
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How were God’s people and Gomer alike? What did they both deserve because of their sin?
Takeaway
Because of their sin, God’s people (like Gomer) do not deserve to be welcomed and loved.
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How does the story of Hosea and Gomer end? What does Hosea’s love for Gomer tell us about God’s love for his people?
Takeaway
The story of Hosea and Gomer is a picture of how God loves his unlovely people.
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Who did God send to show us how much he loved us? How did Jesus show us his love? How can we be welcomed as God’s children even though we have sinned and broken our promises to God?
Takeaway
Because Jesus loved us and died for our sin, we can be welcomed as God’s children.
