Redeeming Love
Introduction
Sermon Summary – Hosea 3: Love That Pursues
Hosea 3 gives us a powerful picture of God’s love. Just as Hosea pursued and redeemed his unfaithful wife, God pursues us in our sin—paying the price through Jesus to bring us back. His love doesn’t wait for us to be perfect; it transforms us and calls us into freedom and belonging in Him.
Discussion Questions
Outline
I. Love Returns. Hosea 3:1
· When you don’t think you’re worthy, good enough, or think God could never accept you or redeem you, Jesus comes to get you.
II. Love Pays the Price. Hosea 3:2
· He is your beloved, standing out in the crowd, still in love despite everything.
III. Love Transforms. Hosea 3:3-5
· If you want to get unstuck, you’ve got to commit to being around God and around God’s people.
Study Questions
1. What’s something valuable you once lost and had to work hard or pay something to get back?
2. Read Matthew 26:14-15. How does the price Hosea paid (15 shekels + barley) connect to the 30 pieces of silver associated with Jesus? Why do you think that parallel matters?
3. What do you think Gomer might have felt when Hosea showed up to buy her back? Read Numbers 5:15. What does the barley in Hosea say about how God pursues us?
4. What kind of new relationship is Hosea inviting Gomer into in Hosea 3:3-5? How does that reflect God’s restoration in our lives through Christ?
5. Why is it hard for us to believe we’re truly forgiven and welcomed, especially when we know how badly we’ve failed?
6. Last week, pastor Keven said, “If you want to get unstuck, you’ve got to commit to being around God and around God’s people.” What are you still holding back from God? What steps can you take to be fully committed?
7. CALL TO ACTION: Memorize 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. Share with someone you trust something in your life you think God could never love. Talk through what’s God’s relentless love actually looks like. Name one thing you’ve been holding back from God and take a concrete step to surrender it to him.