God's provision and kindness in unexpected places.

Review:

Ruth chapter 2 tells the story of Ruth, the Moabite widow, and her mother-in-law Naomi arriving in Bethlehem during the barley harvest. To provide for Naomi and herself, Ruth sought permission to glean in the fields. By God's providence, she ended up in the field of Boaz, a kind and wealthy relative of Naomi's late husband. Boaz showed Ruth great kindness, instructing his workers to leave extra grain for her and ensuring her safety. Ruth humbly worked hard and gratefully received Boaz's generosity, sharing her bounty with Naomi.

Key Takeaways:

  • God provides for those who are in need, often in unexpected ways.
  • Humility and hard work are valuable qualities.
  • Kindness and generosity are ways to show God's love to others.
  • God's providence is at work even in seemingly ordinary circumstances.
  • Family and community support are important in times of hardship.

Discussion Questions:

  1. Why do you think Ruth chose to glean in the fields? What does this tell us about her character?
  2. How did God's providence guide Ruth to Boaz's field? Can you think of times in your own life where things seemed to fall into place unexpectedly?
  3. What were some of the ways Boaz showed kindness to Ruth? Why do you think he treated her this way?
  4. How can we show kindness and generosity to those around us, even in small ways?
  5. What does this chapter teach us about God's care for the vulnerable and those who are working hard?

Family Prayer:

Dear Lord, we thank you for the beautiful story of Ruth and how you provided for her and Naomi in their time of need. We pray that you would open our eyes to see your provision in our own lives and help us to be humble and hardworking. Teach us to be kind and generous to others, reflecting your love in our actions. Thank you for your constant care and guidance. Amen.

We are using the One Year Bible Storybook by Virginia J. Muir as our guide through this series.

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