2. At what time period was Hosea active? (Hosea 1:1) (see Kings of Israel and Judah)
3. What sins were being committed by the Israelites? (Hosea 4:1-3) (see The Ten Commandments and The Ten Commandments Now?)
4. Did they also reject the knowledge of God that He had given them? (Hosea 4:6) (see The Bible and 52-Week Bible Reading Plan)
5. What did God desire of them? (Hosea 6:6) (see Christian Living)
6. Were the Israelites destroyed for the wickedness? (Hosea 13:16)
7. Would repentance from their evil behavior have brought forgiveness from God, not destruction? (Hosea 14:1-2) (see Repent!)