LESSON



LESSON 1DECEMBER 3, 2023SUBJECT: The Faith of RuthDEVOTIONAL READING: Acts 10:34-38BACKGROUND: Ruth 1:1-22; 4:13-22LESSON: Ruth 1:6-18, 22MEMORY VERSE: Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” Ruth 1:16 NIVLESSON AIM: To understand the importance and demonstration of family faith and loyalty.INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY OUTLINEBACKGROUNDHow many Books in the Bible carry a woman’s name? Name them.Research the land of Moab. Locate on an Old Testament map. Use a Bible Dictionary.Of whom were the people of Moab descendants? Genesis 19:30-38What do we know about the way of life of the Moabites? Numbers 21:29; 25:1-3What punishment was put on the people of Moab? Why? Deuteronomy 23:2-5Locate Bethlehem of Judah on the Old Testament map above.I. SOJOURNING IN MOAB: RUTH 1:1-5What period in Israel’s history did the events recorded in the Book of Ruth take place? Ruth 1:1aName the persons in Ruth who left Bethlehem of Judah to journey to Moab. Why did they leave? Ruth 1:1b-2What initial tragedy happened to this family while in Moab? Ruth 1:3Whom did the two sons of Elimelech marry? How long were the sons in Moab with their wives and mother? Ruth 1:4 (4:10)Do you think these marriages were permissible? Why or why not? Genesis 19:30-38; Deuteronomy 7:1-4What second tragedy struck Naomi while in Moab? Ruth 1:5What fears do you think Naomi, Ruth and Orpah felt after their husbands died?II. DECISION TO RETURN TO JUDAH: RUTH 1:6-22What did Naomi decide to do after the death of her immediate family in Moab? Ruth 1:6aWhat good news did Naomi receive from home? Ruth 1:6b-7What request did Naomi make to her daughters-in-law? What blessing was bestowed on them? Ruth 1:8-9How did the daughters-in-law react to Naomi’s request? What did they insist? Ruth 1:10How would you characterize the relationship between Naomi and her daughters-in-law? Why did Naomi urge Orpah and Ruth to remain in Moab? Do you think this request was proper? Why or why not? Ruth 1:11-13Which of the daughters-in-law accepted Naomi’s advice? Why do you think so? Ruth 1:14-15What did Ruth vow to Naomi? What was she willing to give up? Ruth 1:16-17What do you think caused Ruth to give up her culture and become a faithful servant of God?What was Naomi’s response to Ruth’s insistence? Ruth 1:18What risks was Ruth taking in deciding to go back with Naomi?How would you describe Ruth’s commitment to Naomi?How did the town respond to Naomi’s return? Ruth 1:19When Naomi and Ruth reached Bethlehem of Judah, what did Naomi wish her name would become? Why? Ruth 1:20-21What important agricultural event was in process when Naomi and Ruth returned to Bethlehem? Ruth 1:22SUMMARY AND DISCUSSIONHow do we know that Naomi kept her faith in the Lord during her stay in Moab? Ruth 1:8-9What are some of the benefits of a family and extended family?How can the church help those who have lost their spouses and support them?Why do you think Ruth was so loyal to Naomi?What do you think led Ruth to choose the Lord over the god of Moab?Give examples of how Christians should practice loyalty to each other. ................
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