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a story in the Bible set in the time of the judges
What is Ruth or what is the book of Ruth
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Contrast, Repetition, Big Picture
What are three methods of studying Bible women to get their messages?
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priceless mentor to us good busy-good works clothed with righteousness husband is leader in the gates kind trusted and feared the LORD she is praised today among women leaders
How does Ruth teach us how to be the Proverbs 31 woman?
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The spiritual famine in Naomi's soul was as parched and long as the physical famine.
How does a physical famine compare to a spiritual famine?
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Ruth was led by God to Boaz' field. Aug 1, page 5
How did Ruth know which field to glean?
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Naomi speaking compared to Ruth speaking
Who spoke the most in Judges: Ruth or Naomi?
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Naomi speaking compared to Ruth
Who speaks more?
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Naomi and Ruth, ultimately, gathered much wisdom and goodness in their valleys of grief and came out on the other side with the fragrance of the Lily of the Valley clinging to them.
What happens when God takes us through the valley?
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Jesus purchased our salvation with His death on the cross.
Who is our spiritual kinsman redeemer?
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Aug 1, page 19-bottom
How can we track God in our lives?
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..."under whose wings thou art come to trust..."
Who is Boaz?
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Naomi's grief 10; Ruth's grief 5
Whose grief was the greater: Naomi or Ruth?
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allowing God to make us part of the bigger picture
What did Ruth allow God to do when she became willing to go to Bethlehem with Naomi, glean, marry Boaz, be the great-grandmother of King David?
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Ruth trusted God by trusting the godly people He put in her life. We trust God by trusting godly pastors and mentors.
How do we trust God like Ruth?
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Aug 15, page 25 Ruth knew when to trust God and when to act.
How did Ruth use her "TOES" to act and trust?
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wife, daughter-in-law, daughter, sister-in-law, Moabitess, damsel, stranger, new acquaintance, Jew, handmaid, kinsman, gleaner, virtuous woman, widow, mother
What are Ruth's roles in the book of Ruth?
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Focused on God Exhibited gratefulness Extended herself in serving others Turned toward the future
How can you use your FEET to think clearly?
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Ruth's Christlike habits Aug 1, page 23 Committment Consistency Gratefulness Generosity Obedience Kindness Virtue
How can I be like Ruth?
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Naomi waited to see if Boaz was worthy. Ruth waited through the harvest for Naomi's next instructions. We wait where we are in life until God instructs us further. We wait on the LORD. Psalm 130:5
How is Ruth showing us how to wait?
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Aug 15, page 10, second question
What are our rewards?
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denied the existence of Ruth
Who is Naomi?
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Humanity Reasoning Unfamiliar territory Terminal thinking Holding patterns of humanity versus Divinity Divinity: Refocusing Understanding how God speaks to women Tracking Him in our lives Habits that are Christ-like
What are the two fields of Ruth?
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Ruth has simple goodness that spreads through simply being in her presence. I can identify with Naomi in her bitterness and grief and find comfort in that. Ruth has led me to climb over my emotions and embrace the LORD's concepts for healing. Naomi has led me through the valley of grief and out into the sunshine.
How has Ruth and Naomi been our mentors?
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Our spiritual marriage(future) with Jesus produces offspring-those we lead to the LORD who become royalty through Christ. Our spiritual marriage with Jesus is known throughout His Kingdom because Jesus gave us the Great Commission. Our spiritual marriage with Jesus will bring us more joy than ever imagined and will comfort us now.
What is the spiritual analogy of marriage in Ruth?
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Sep 5, page 8 Ruth allowed God to work in, through, and around her
Are we willing to allow God to work in, through, and around us?
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