Blinds Spots
Introduction
In Hosea 7, we’re reminded that some of our greatest struggles aren’t always the sins we see, but the spiritual blind spots we overlook. Just like Israel thought everything was fine while drifting from God, we too can miss His presence, His concern, and His pursuit in our lives. This message calls us to open our eyes, recognize His patience and mercy, and return to the One who loves us and longs to redeem us.
Discussion Questions
Outline
I. Blind to God’s Presence. Hosea 7:1-2
· When we ignore God’s presence, we fool ourselves into thinking our actions go unnoticed.
II. Blind to God’s Concern. Hosea 7:3-12
· God cares about every detail, even those times where we don’t seem to care about God’s involvement in our lives.
III. Blind to God’s Pursuit. Hosea 7:13-17
· He’s pursuing us because he wants to be our champion.
Study Questions
1. Have you ever missed something obvious, a detail everyone else saw but you didn’t? What happened?
2. Read Hosea 7:2. Why do you think Israel “never considered” that God was watching and remembering their actions? What does this say about our own blindness?
3. Read Psalm 139:1–12. How does the truth that God sees and knows everything comfort you? How does it challenge you?
4. What do you think it means that God is “concerned” for us, not just angry or disappointed?
5. Last week Pastor Keven described God’s justice in terms of God’s incompatibility with sin and the inevitability that God’s holiness will destroy sin. How is that different from the human concept of justice? How is this a danger to those still enmeshed with sin?
6. How do our own hurts or stubbornness sometimes blind us to the ways God is pursuing us or trying to draw us back? What does it mean that God wants to be our champion?
7. CALL TO ACTION: Memorize Psalm 139:23-24. Share with someone one spiritual blind spot you’ve recognized in yourself. Take intentional steps to break through that blind spot and allow God to bring healing.