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Based on Week (or Session) Three:
1. Turn to p.68 and review the first segment “For Discussion”: Describe a time when you were overcome by a man’s kindness. In keeping with the example of Ruth and Boaz, try to think in terms of an unexpected kindness.
2. Read Ruth 2:19-20 and review the climactic revelation in this Book of the Bible. After you read those two Scriptures, turn to p.85 and review the first couple of sentences of the paragraph in the middle of the page as follows: “It’s interesting that up to this point Naomi knew she had a kinsman-redeemer named Boaz but had no idea Ruth knew him; Ruth knew Boaz but didn’t know he was a kinsman redeemer. Suddenly these two pieces of information collided to potentially change the course of history.” Our divinely ordained collisions may not change the course of human history but they certainly change the course of our own personal history. Can any of you think of a time when God orchestrated an encounter or experience where you (or perhaps both/all parties involved) could say, “Only God could have known”? If so, share it. These would be really cool to hear in your blog comments so consider sharing one of the most meaningful examples.
Based on Week (or Session) Four:
3. Turn to p.95 and, if willing, share your answers to the “Personal Response” section at the very bottom of the page: “Describe a time when you’d done everything you could do and then had to wait for someone else’s response.”
4. Turn to p.108 and review the answer to the question in the middle of the page: “What did Boaz promise to do if the nearer relative chose not to redeem Ruth?” Then, share your responses to the discussion portion just below it where we were challenged to put ourselves in Ruth’s place. What kinds of feelings and thought processes would you have had in her exact situation?
Don’t conclude this portion of the Bible study without one of you reading the final paragraph on p.108 aloud to the rest of the group. (“If Ruth slept at all that night…) Those of you going solo can simply read it again and let it go even deeper.
5. Ask if one person wants to share a brand new insight she’s gained from this study regarding Christ as her Redeemer. (For those of you going solo, consider that I’m asking each of you the question.)
For our next gathering in two weeks, do Weeks (or Sessions) Five and Six. In other words, let’s finish up! And while we’re at it, Sisters, LET’S FINISH STRONG! You will feel such joy in your soul if you’ll see this to the last page. Wouldn’t it be fabulous if just as many women signed in at the end as in the beginning? Let’s make our goal 100%, Sisters!
For those of you joining in on the meals, consider the recipes on pages 88-89. The Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries sounds perfect for summer. Lord, have mercy on us, so does the pie!
(This has been copy/pasted from the Siesta Summer Bible Study Blog)
1 comment:
Here is Camdenton's response to Beth's blog.
Our small group of 5 met again last night, we enjoyed Kelly's Fresh Tomato Pasta. We once again missed dessert because we were so engrosed in our discussion that we didn't have time for the dessert. You know the discussion is good when a group of women miss dessert.
1. Our first example of a man's kindness was when a young mom and her 2 young children were assisted by a total stranger. Not only did he make sure she and her children were safe in town, he then arranged for the repairs. She was only allowed to pay for the parts.
Our second example was recently when one of our ladies had taken her mother to the hospital in the city for her chemo treatment, she had left the lights on and the battery had gone dead. She had the hospital call someone to help, but it seemed no one would ever arrive. After nearly an hour an older gentlemen, also there for chemo treatments approached and asked if he could assist them. Even when he felt not so good he was willing to help. He was the only person who stopped to assist or even check on them except for the hospital security.
2. 2 examples were given regarding the Godinstances. One was with our church's women to women mentoring ministry. How God brought 2 ladies together, knowing only he knew everything. The second about a lady who had purchased some Sheila Walsh books at a Women of Faith event, she began to read the book with the intention of giving them to people who would need them. Unknowing that she would need the book and what it was about in just a month. Her husband was struck with a crippling illness and long recovery that didn't make sence. The book was about Job. She then read Job over and over in the months to come. Only God knew she needed to read that book when she did.
3. All of our answers on this one revolved around raising children then waiting. You can only do so much, then you must wait and see how they turn out.
4. We had a wonderful discussion about Ruth's thoughts through the night.
5. The one who spoke said, "Attitude, peace, feeling satisfied just like it's a load off. When you realize what Christ has done for you."
We are thoroughly loving this study. Looking forward to the rest of it.
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