Hosea 10 · Grade 3

A Divided Heart

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Read the Story

Israel is a luxuriant vine that produces his fruit. But the more they had, the more altars they built for idols. Their heart is divided. They loved God a little, and idols a lot.

They made promises, but they did not keep them. Their calf idols would be carried away. Samaria and her king float away like a twig on the water.

God called them to a new start. Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap according to kindness. Break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek Yahweh. Hard ground must be broken before seeds can grow.

Memory Verse

“Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap according to kindness. Break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek Yahweh, until he comes and rains righteousness on you.”

Hosea 10:12 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

What did Israel do when they had more?
What was wrong with their heart?
What would float away like a twig?
Why must hard ground be broken?

Sow Righteousness

Write what happened in each box.

Word Search

Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.

KINDNESS
ALTARS
HEIFER
FRUIT
THORN
VINE
REAP
SOW

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for raining righteousness on us. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Israel made promises and did not keep them. Why is it important to keep your promises?
Blessings can pull our hearts away from God. How can you use the good things you have to honor God?