For the month of October, we studied the short book of Ruth. Much of the study and discussion was based on a book by John Piper, A Sweet and Bitter Providence. If you missed the study or want to get to know the story of Ruth in more depth, I highly recommend this book.
We summarized much of what we learned in this book through the following verse:
Romans 8:28
"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
Other high points from our study of Ruth:
- Naomi shows great faith in God throughout this book. She consistently gives credit to God for things that are going well in her life and the things that are going poorly. She knows that God is in control. This is a great thing to remember in our times of trouble. God is in control and He has a plan.
- Ruth shows great dedication to Naomi. Ruth's dedication to her mother-in-law and her God are amazing. Ruth also shows many of the characteristics of the woman in Proverbs 31. God rewards this in Ruth by giving her Boaz.
- Boaz is a righteous man who is committed to following the laws of God. He resists temptation in sleeping with Ruth before they were married. He was willing to allow her to marry her closer kinsman-redeemer, which was right under the law, but would have been painful for him. He does not delay in following the commandments of God, but works diligently to follow them. God rewards this in Boaz by giving him Ruth.
- God is working through these tough times (Ruth takes place during the time of Judges) and circumstances to do something amazing: continue the line of Abraham through Boaz and Ruth. They become the great grandparents of King David, and ultimately the ancestors of Christ.
God is in control, and He has a plan.
Please add your comments to this post-
- What were your thoughts on the study?
- What did you like or dislike?
- What did God teach you through the book of Ruth?
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