As we come to the end of our series on the book of ruth, the main question we should ask is, what is the lesson of this book. She could have qualified for post traumatic stress disorder. In this weeks lesson, we learn about ruth who lived during the time of the judges. The book of ruth and the lessons we can learn from the story of ruth and naomi. Many of us are familiar with the book of ruth, but for those who are not, this blog is an attempt at a summary of the book and the love and relationship lessons we can learn from it. Lessons in life and faith from the book of ruth in the bible. As we enter into chapter 1, we see an interesting picture involving three different women. Did he just happen to see her working and discover that he. Do you put others first, or do you insist on having your own way. Last week, i shared an excerpt from my newest book, wisdom from women in the. See how god blesses the jewish people and the entire world through their ancestors. As you read the story, you will find ruth comes from a place of despairlosing her husbandto a place of hope and restoration. Thats something that troubles a lot of us, that we have not closed the door on.
This compass will direct us toward integrity and compassion. Her bravery, faith, and obedience have encouraged me to be a better follower of christ. There also are many lessons that can be learned from boaz. The author is unknown, but some biblical scholars conclude that it was mordecai, himself, who wrote the book of esther. In this post, let me share with you 7 lessons we can learn from the life. We see him working out his perfect plan in ruth s life, just as he does with all his children romans 8. The book of ruth demonstrates gods love for the gentiles, even in a period of history when the hebrew people were given prominence due to their role in gods redemptive plan for humanity. The lesson we learn from ruth is that we dont ever have to see ourselves as a victim of circumstances. Although ruth came from a pagan background in moab, once she met the god of israel, she became a living testimonial to him by faith. Lessons from the book of ruth lesson 1 general introduction overview the book of ruth is a short narrative account that has its setting. Ruth chapter 4 in this final lesson we learn the impact of the kindness and decency of boaz, the faithfulness of ruth, and the hope of naomi.
This lesson focuses on the fact that as she chose to follow god, and because of that she was never alone and. These lessons take us beyond the story and begin to unravel the mystery about how god works in the world. I had planned to write this lesson my first week, but i felt so much opposition. Ruth and orpah were both given the blessing from naomi to go back. Now, i want to continue with the rest of the lessons we can learn from ruth.
In ruth we see the attitude and character of one in whom god is pleased. Ruth didnt wait for someone to redeem her after her husband died leaving her with no children. Ruth seemed to have absolutely nothing, she was poor, husbandless, and a foreigner, but because she. Ruth s origins ruth was a moabite woman who married into an israelite family who worshiped god. The book of esther 6 powerful life lessons from the bible. While there are many things to learn from the story of ruth, here are seven powerful lessons from this tiny book that stood out to me. The book of ruth is one of only two books of the bible to be named after women the other is esther. You can also view a short video about the study below. What one main thing does the author want us to take away from reading this story. She was broken and wanted to hold on to the only sense of normality she had which was her motherinlaw, naomi. Life lessons from the book of ruth book of ruth, ruth. In some way, naomi learned that the famine in bethlehem had. When naomi and ruth made it to bethlehem, townswomen stated.
And this was in a time when women werent ordinarily included in genealogies. Read below for some more fun and interesting facts on the book of esther. While a lot of people know this name, not many know the lessons from the book of ruth. Ruth is an example of how god can change a life and take it in a direction he has foreordained. Did she really just happen by accident to go to work in his fields. Ruth is a very short book with a wonderfully compelling story but is there more than inspirational entertainment here.
July 28, 2012 the book of ruth is not often referred to or talked about, but the book of ruth is a love story between an older man, a more experienced man, and a young woman who was born in a foreign country, an alien country. To find out more and read the 7 reasons why the book of ruth still rocks, visit liz online. There are many marvelous lessons in this little book. There are only two books of the bible named after women. One of the greatest lessons we can learn from ruth is the lesson of kindness. In naomi, ruth and orpah we see a backslider, a new convert and a doubleminded woman and from their lives we can learn about the following things the perils of worldliness and sin. Ruth and naomi arrived in israel at the beginning of the barley harvest. Lessons from the book of ruth united church of god. Although small part of the bible, there are many lessons we can take away from it. It may seem like a book only for women, but men can learn a lot from the character of ruth as well.
The book of ruth provides you and me an internal compass, a guide. Here are 5 lessons women can learn from the book of ruth. The life of the godly is not a straight line to glory, but they do get there. Lets follow naomi through disaster, depression, and deliverance. The story gives us six powerful lessons about courage. No matter your age or season of life, there is wisdom to learn from the lessons that unfold as we walk along with naomi, ruth, and boaz.
We may learn that our lives are not random things, and that there is no such thing as chance about the christians life. Book of ruth bible study chapter 2 growing in grace. Do you look for ways to show kindness to your family and friends. Ruth showed remarkable faith for such a young believer. This story of ruth, like every story of the highest sort, would lead us to perfect trust in him who wants his own dear children to lift up their hands to him when in darkness. Ruth is also one of the few women who are mentioned in the genealogy of jesus found in the book of matthew. No, ive never lost a husband, but i am a foreigner living in a land where i had to learn a new language and a new culture. Do you want to know these lessons and how to apply them in your life.
I cant even begin to tell you how excited i am to study the book of ruth with you. But even though its ancient, the lessons it teaches are timeless and essential. The bible book of ruth tells about gods dealings with one family in. God can use difficult situations to take us to a better place. The excerpt was from the story of ruth, a courageous and caring woman who made decisions that changed her life and the lives of others. The story in the book of ruth includes two journeys, one from bethlehem to moab, and one from moab back to bethlehem. Her name is ruth, and for someone so new to the faith in the book of her namesake, she shows us a map for our own journey that is uniquely remarkable. The girls still got it by liz curtis higgs first baptist raytown library september 30, 2012 can work through this bible study along with other readers at the authors blog. References used to develop this ruth bible study included. Boaz redeemed ruth and become her husband just as christ has redeemed us to be his own. I was reading ruth earlier today, and i was reminded yet again of how truly lovely it is.
Here are four relationship lessons i gleaned from my most recent rereading of the book of ruth. Dont wait for other peopleespecially for men to validate your existence. Lets follow naomi through disaster, depression, and. The life ruth lived is definitely one worthy of emulation, however these are in my opinion the three most important things that she did that we should all be doing as well.
The book of ruth has both captivated and significantly challenged me over the years in many ways. From every bible story comes life lessons we can carry and execute throughout our lives. Book of ruth bible study ruth chapter 1 counting the cost. A glimpse of the old testament reveals that the period known as. Introduction having dedicated herself to the god of israel, ruth, in chapter 2, begins to grow in her relationship and dedication to boaz. Did you know that there are only two books of the bible which are named after women.
There are many things married and single people can learn about in the book of ruth. In reading through the book of ruth, i began to relate to her in ways i never have before. The book of ruth provides many relationship lessons that perpetuate the meaning of true love. The theme of the book of ruth centers around the kinsmanredeemer and the portrayal of the work of christ. We pray this ruth bible study is a blessing to you. The book of ruth has long captivated readers of the bible with its simple beauty. The lessons from the book of ruth will demonstrate to you and me the power of effective closure of whatever has occurred in our past. He heard that ruth was a moabitess who had loyally stayed with naomi.
While ruth and boaz are the focal characters in this portrayal of the redeeming work of christ, naomi is the center of our attention today. One day, ruth went to collect leftover grain in the field of a man named boaz, who was the son of rahab. At the beginning of the book ruth is living in her home nation. Learn more about our online bible college programs and different biblical studies that could help you with your degree or just seek out that knowledge. Especially in a modern world with more options than ruth had, we can instead choose to have hope and look for a way to overcome challenges. Her name is ruth, and for someone so new to the faith in the book of her namesake, she shows us a map for our own journey that is uniquely. Gods presence in the book of ruth is felt in the chance meeting of boaz and ruth. Lessons from ruth love lessons from the life of ruth. Describe the first journey, from bethlehem to moab. The book of esther in the bible is a dramatic account which can give us insight into gods special and purposeful plan for our lives. The book of ruth is the story of a woman whose devotion and loyalty provide an inspiring picture of faith and resilience.