Discussion Questions
Discuss the story in small groups using the following questions. {10–15 minutes}
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What promise did God make to Abraham about all the nations of the world? Who are the people in this story who were not originally part of God’s family? Why did God welcome them into his family?
Takeaway
God welcomes people from all the nations to be part of his people.
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How do we know Ruth made the Lord her God? In what ways should we be like Ruth?
Takeaway
Like Ruth, we should make the Lord our God.
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How did Naomi feel when she first returned to Bethlehem? Why? How did Naomi feel by the end of the story? Why? What do we learn about God from her story?
Takeaway
We should trust God’s plan for our lives even when things are hard.
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How did Boaz redeem, or save, Ruth and Naomi from their bitter life? How is Jesus a better redeemer?
Takeaway
King Jesus is a redeemer better than Boaz.
