Ruth: The Greatest Love Story of all Time Part 2
In Chapter 2, we follow the narrative of Ruth gleaning in the fields of Boaz. What field does God want you gleaning in right now? (18:13)
Scriptures:
Ruth 2, Leviticus 9:9-10 and 23:22
Deuteronomy 24:19-22 (Law of Gleaning),
Matthew 13:24-30 (Parable of the Wheat and the Tares), Matthew 13:36-43 (Parable of the Wheat and Tares/Explained)
Questions:
1. What character traits of Boaz can be seen in the text in Chapter 2? What do we know about him already?
2. Do you think the Law of Gleaning would work in our culture today? Why or why not?
3. Boaz took notice of Ruth right from the first and began to care for her. What things did he do that showed his love for her right from the start? How do these things relate to how Christ cares for us?
4. What was Ruth's response to Boaz's attention? What were her attitudes and emotions? How can we tell?
5. Why did God prohibit marrying "foreign" women? Does God say anything about that in the New Testament? Was this only for Israel, or is it for us as well?
6. Has God ever left you "handfuls" of blessings? What happened? Were you surprised? What do you think Ruth is thinking at this point, when the reapers are leaving handfuls for her to glean? What is going through her mind now?
7. What field does God want you to be working in right now? Where is your focus?
Further Study: Enjoy these drama clips for lesson 2.
Beginning of the Harvest. #6
Ruth gleans in the field of Boaz. #7
Boaz takes Notice of Ruth #8
Breaking Bread. #9
God's Provision #10
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