Broken in the Desert
Introduction
Sermon Summary: Hosea 2 – God’s Relentless Pursuit
In Hosea 2, we see that even in our wilderness seasons, God does not abandon us. He exposes the idols we trust, then tenderly calls us back to Himself. What looks like judgment is really an invitation to restoration. Through Christ, the Bridegroom who pursues His bride, we find hope, healing, and the security of belonging to God forever.
Discussion Questions
Outline
I. The Hurt Is Real. Hosea 2:1-13
· If you refuse healing, then you love your brokenness more than you love God.
II. The Hope Is Near. Hosea 2:14-17
· He’s as close as a whisper, and he finds you in the wilderness to bring you back to him.
III. The Future Is Secure. Hosea 2:18-23
· We need to allow God to create new things out of our desert places.
Study Questions
1. Have you ever gotten lost or stuck somewhere and had to rely on someone else to find you?
2. Read Hosea 2:6–13. Why do you think God allows Israel to face the painful consequences of their choices? What can we learn from this about God’s love and discipline?B
3. Read Hebrews 12:5–11. How does this passage deepen our understanding of God’s discipline in Hosea 2?
4. Read Hosea 2:14. What surprises you about the way God responds after confronting Israel’s unfaithfulness? Why do you think the tone suddenly changes?
5. Last week, Paster Keven said, “He’s as close as a whisper, and He finds you in the wilderness to bring you back to Him.” How have you experienced God’s closeness in a spiritually dry or difficult season?
6. In Hosea 2:16–17, why is the shift in relationship language, from “Master” to “Husband,” so significant? What does that say about how God wants to be known?
CALL TO ACTION: Memorize Hosea 2:14. Share with someone those wilderness places where you are stuck or lost, confess any idolatry hidden within, and take a step in letting God bring healing and hope. Find someone you know is struggling and pray with them