Hosea 5: Seek My Face

Hosea 5 is a warning to the priests, the people, and the king's house. God said, I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from me. Their deeds kept them from turning to God, and their pride testified against them. When they were sick and wounded, they went to Assyria for help, but Assyria could not heal them. God said He would go and return to his place, until they acknowledge their offense, and seek his face.

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¹ “Listen to this, you priests! Listen, house of Israel, and give ear, house of the king! For the judgment is against you; for you have been a snare at Mizpah, and a net spread on Tabor.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² The rebels are deep in slaughter, but I discipline all of them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from me; for now, Ephraim, you have played the prostitute. Israel is defiled.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ Their deeds won’t allow them to turn to their God, for the spirit of prostitution is within them, and they don’t know Yahweh.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ The pride of Israel testifies to his face. Therefore Israel and Ephraim will stumble in their iniquity. Judah also will stumble with them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ They will go with their flocks and with their herds to seek Yahweh, but they won’t find him. He has withdrawn himself from them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ They are unfaithful to Yahweh; for they have borne illegitimate children. Now the new moon will devour them with their fields.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ “Blow the cornet in Gibeah, and the trumpet in Ramah! Sound a battle cry at Beth Aven, behind you, Benjamin!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel, I have made known that which will surely be.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ The princes of Judah are like those who remove a landmark. I will pour out my wrath on them like water.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ Ephraim is oppressed, he is crushed in judgment, because he is intent in his pursuit of idols.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² Therefore I am to Ephraim like a moth, and to the house of Judah like rottenness.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ “When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah his wound, then Ephraim went to Assyria, and sent to King Jareb: but he is not able to heal you, neither will he cure you of your wound.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ For I will be to Ephraim like a lion, and like a young lion to the house of Judah. I myself will tear in pieces and go away. I will carry off, and there will be no one to deliver.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ I will go and return to my place, until they acknowledge their offense, and seek my face. In their affliction they will seek me earnestly.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Hosea 5 · Preschool

Come to God

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Color the trumpet and the hills!

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

I will go and return to my place, until they acknowledge their offense, and seek my face. In their affliction they will seek me earnestly.”

Hosea 5:15 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: When we do wrong, God wants us to come back to Him. Let's tell God we want to follow Him.

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Hosea 5 · Grade 4

Israel Is Not Hidden

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Read and Think

Hosea 5 opens with a call to listen. Listen to this, you priests! Listen, house of Israel, and give ear, house of the king! God said, I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from me. The leaders had been a trap for the people instead of guides.

Their deeds won't allow them to turn to their God, for the spirit of prostitution is within them. Hosea uses this phrase for their love of false gods. They would come with their flocks to seek Yahweh, but they would not find Him, because their hearts were not truly turned to Him.

When Ephraim saw his sickness, he went to Assyria. But the king of Assyria is not able to heal you. God said He was like a moth and like a lion to them. Then He said, I will go and return to my place, until they acknowledge their offense, and seek my face.

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Who did God tell to listen?
What had the leaders been?
Why did the people not find God?
What was God waiting for?

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priestsseekIsraelEphraimking

Listen to this, you !
Listen, house of , and give ear, house of the king!
God said, I know , and Israel is not hidden from me.
They would come with their flocks to Yahweh, but they would not find Him, because their hearts were not truly turned to Him.
But the of Assyria is not able to heal you.

Think About It

Israel went to Assyria for help instead of to God. Where do people look for help today instead of God?
God waits for His people to seek His face. What does it mean to seek God's face?

Memory Verse

I will go and return to my place, until they acknowledge their offense, and seek my face. In their affliction they will seek me earnestly.”

Hosea 5:15 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for letting me find You when I seek You. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

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Those in charge had become like a snare. When you lead others, how can you help them instead of hurt them?
How can you look for God when you have messed up?

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Hosea 5 · Grade 5

Until They Seek My Face

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Read and Think

Hosea 5 addresses all of Israel's leadership. Listen to this, you priests! Listen, house of Israel, and give ear, house of the king! For the judgment is against you. God's knowledge is complete: I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from me. The leaders had been like a snare, trapping people in sin.

Hosea shows how sin traps people. Their deeds won't allow them to turn to their God, for the spirit of prostitution is within them, and they don't know Yahweh. They brought sacrifices, but they won't find him. He has withdrawn himself from them. Religious activity without a turned heart does not reach God.

When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah his wound, Ephraim went to Assyria. But the king of Assyria is not able to heal you. God describes Himself as a moth to Ephraim and a lion to Judah. The judgment had a purpose: I will go and return to my place, until they acknowledge their offense, and seek my face. In their affliction they will seek me earnestly.

Show What You Know

Who did God address in this chapter?
What did their deeds keep them from doing?
Why did their sacrifices not find God?
Why could Assyria not help?
What was the purpose of God's judgment?

Crossword

Across

they will seek me ____

Down

Judah also will ____ with them.
and the ____ in Ramah
and seek my ____

Think About It

In their affliction they will seek me earnestly. How can hard times draw people closer to God?
Religious activity without a turned heart does not reach God. How can you make sure your heart is in your worship?

Memory Verse

I will go and return to my place, until they acknowledge their offense, and seek my face. In their affliction they will seek me earnestly.”

Hosea 5:15 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for letting me find You when I seek You. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How have you seen God's correction show His love for you?
When things go wrong, how can you run to God for help?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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Hosea 5: Seek My Face

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Come to God

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God Sees

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Until They Seek My Face

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