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Ruth

Ruth is a story of loss and loyalty, where Ruth courageously refuses to turn back, choosing to follow the Lord God in a costly, personal commitment. It’s a story that moves from tragedy and bitterness to hope and lasting blessing.

Series Resources

These resources offer additional information to support the group leader. They are designed to be used by the leader in preparation for a group meeting.

Introduction to Ruth

Key themes in the story of Ruth

Why study the book of Ruth

Leader Resources

These are general resources designed to equip group leaders and facilitators and help them to grow in leading well.

How to apply Scripture to your life

Learning Design

Lesson flow for facilitators

In-Person Discipleship Training

Participant Resources

These are general resources designed to support the participant in their personal devotional life between group meetings.

A Guide for Personal Devotion

A Simple Process for Memorisation

How to apply Scripture to your life

Bible Study Lessons

These Bible study lessons are designed to be used in the context of a small discipleship group. The structure of each study is designed to facilitate healthy group discussion and discovery of scripture, as well as good accountability and transformational learning where the principles of Scripture are practically applied to life and reviewed in each subsequent week.

1

The Story Overview

Ruth 1-4
Through Ruth’s journey from loss to redemption, God’s faithfulness is revealed, calling all to trust His sovereign plan and obey His call.
2

The Faithful Journey Begins

Ruth 1
In Ruth’s decision to stay with Naomi and Orpah’s departure, God’s presence in loss and loyalty is shown, urging trust and faithfulness like Ruth’s toward Him.
3

Family in Crisis

Ruth 1:1-5
As Elimelech’s family faces famine and death in Moab, to them, God may seem to have abandoned them, but God’s subtle provision is still evident in their joys and sorrows.
4

Decisions at the Crossroads

Ruth 1:6-14
In this lesson we focus on Naomi: Faced with intense suffering she decides to return to Judah.
5

The Danger of Turning Back

Ruth 1:6-14
Focus on Orpah: She has two decisions – first decides to go with Naomi, then decides to go back.
6

Unwavering Commitment

Ruth 1:8-18
Through Ruth’s vow to stay with Naomi and her God, God’s call to sacrificial love is illustrated, encouraging a deepening of devotion to Him as Ruth exemplifies.
7

Return to Hope

Ruth 1:19-22
As Naomi and Ruth arrive in Bethlehem, God’s restoration is evident despite Naomi’s bitterness, calling for trust in His renewal and a faithful step forward as their return demonstrates.
8

Lessons in Loyalty God’s invisible hand

Ruth 1
From Ruth’s steadfastness and Naomi’s return, God’s call to obedience and transformation is clear, equipping believers to apply these truths faithfully as the story models. Focus on God’s hand.
9

Providence in Action

Ruth 2
When Ruth gleans in Boaz’s field and he shows kindness, God’s provision through human generosity is celebrated, motivating trust in His care as the story unfolds.
10

Stepping Out Faithfully

Ruth 2:1-3
As Ruth takes initiative to glean in Bethlehem, God’s direction in her new situation is revealed, calling for bold steps of faith and reliance on Him.
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