Homiletics Study
- Children of the Promise
Lesson 6 Passage:
Ruth 1-4
Content (List of Topics or Events)
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A determined Ruth remains with
Naomi and returns to Bethlehem (Ruth 1)
a. Elimelek and sons die leaving Naomi and daughter-in-law
widows (1-4)
b. Naomi urges daughters-in-law to return to their family
(5-15)
c. Ruth is determined to stay with Naomi and serve her
God. (16-18)
d. Naomi and Ruth return to Bethlehem (19-22)
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Boaz shows favor to Ruth in
Harvest of Grain (Ruth 2)
a. Ruth goes to Boaz’s field to pick up leftover Grain (1-3)
b. Ruth is recognized and protected by Boaz (4-12)
c. Ruth receives favor
to eat with harvesters (13-17)
d. Ruth shares about the work in Boaz field (18-19)
e. Naomi identifies Boaz as their guardian redeemer and
stayed close to women of Boaz (20-23).
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Boaz as guardian redeemer
takes Ruth as wife (Ruth 3-4)
a. Naomi instructs Ruth in the manner she is to go to Boaz
(3:1-6)
b. Ruth identifies Boaz as guardian redeemer with his
recognition. (7-9)
c. Boaz tells Ruth what to do (10-15)
d. Ruth tells Naomi what had happened with Boaz (16-18)
e. Boaz approaches elders as guardian redeemer (4:1-12)
f. Boaz takes Ruth as wife and she bears child (4:13-22)
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Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)
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Division
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I.
A determined Ruth remains with Naomi and
returns to Bethlehem
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Ruth 1
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II.
Boaz shows favor to Ruth in Harvest of
Grain
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Ruth 2
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III.
Boaz as guardian redeemer takes Ruth as
wife
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Ruth 3-4
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Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No
more than 10 words)
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Ruth returns to Bethlehem
with Naomi and redeemed by Boaz.
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Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)
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CTATL that we have a redeemer that recognizes us, provides
for us and brings us into His family
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Specific Application Questions
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1.
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What decisions should you make to be more true to our Lord?
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2.
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How has God shown favor to you and blessed you? What should I do in response?
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3.
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Boaz went to the elders and consulted with them, how
should you seek out advice and encouragement?
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4.
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Principles to Remember
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1.
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There is a reward in our faithfulness
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2.
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Favor is found in being humble servants
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3.
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We have a redeemer who has taken us into His family
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4.
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Characteristic of God
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Redeemer
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Theme
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Blessing come to those who are faithful.
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