Thursday, September 24, 2015

Ruth Chapter 2


Under the Wings of God
Ruth 2


Day 1 Read: Ruth 2:1-3

1.      Describe Boaz’s character and how he is related to Naomi. 




2.      Describe how this passage displays God’s provision (Read Leviticus 19:9).




Day 2  Read: Ruth 2:1-8

3.      How did Ruth end up in the field of Boaz?




Day 3  Read: Ruth 2:4-18

4.      Describe Boaz’s treatment of Ruth.




5.      Why does Boaz treat Ruth this way?




Day 4  Read: Ruth 2:10-13

6.      What is Ruth’s reaction to Boaz’s treatment?




7.      How does Boaz represent Jesus?





Day 5  Read Ruth 2:19-23

8.      How is Naomi’s attitude different than it was at the end of the chapter one?





9.      Do you have any questions or comments about this chapter?

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Ruth and the Kinsman Redeemer



This Sunday we will begin making our way through the book of Ruth.  Each week I will be handing out a daily bible study guide in order for you to prepare for the upcoming sermon.  Below is the study guide for this Sunday. 

 
The Doubt of God’s People and the Faith of a Foreigner

Ruth 1

 

 

Day 1

Read: Ruth 1:1-5

1.     Describe the time in which Elimelech and his family lived (Judges 21:25).

 

 

 

 

2.     How did Elimelech’s sons disobey God (Deuteronomy 23.3)?

 

 

 

 

Day 2

Read: Ruth 1:6-17

1.     Who does Naomi blame for her suffering?

 

 

 

2.     Who does Ruth claim as her God?

 

 

 

 

Day 3

Read: 1:18-22

1.     Why is Naomi bitter?

 

 

 

 

2.     What changes in Bethlehem in this passage (from the beginning to the end)?   

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Here is an article by Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, which will help you think through the issues. 



http://www.albertmohler.com/2015/09/03/in-this-world-you-will-have-trouble-welcome-to-rowan-county/