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Bible Basics Sunday School Class. Sunday, November 24, 2013. Memory Verse. Listening: The Word of God and Prayer “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” – Psalm 119:11 What does this verse tell us?
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Bible Basics Sunday School Class Sunday, November 24, 2013
Memory Verse • Listening: The Word of God and Prayer • “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” – Psalm 119:11 • What does this verse tell us? • Memorizing Scripture helps prevent sin • How? • For the whole context, read Psalm 119:9-16.
Ruth’s Context • During the time of the judges • Just before Samson • 1175-1125 BC • Social and religious disorder because of Israel’s cycle of rebellion (Judges 17:6, 21:25) • Set in Bethlehem, then Moab, then back in Bethlehem
Ruth’s Story – Chapter 1 Context Review What does Ruth’s oath to Naomi show about her character and beliefs? • Famine in Bethlehem • Punishment • Moab = pagan • Psalm 108:9 • Deuteronomy 23:3
Ruth’s Story – Chapter 2 Context Review How would you describe Boaz based on his interactions with his workers and with Ruth? • Gleaning • Leviticus 19:9-10, 23:22 • Deuteronomy 24:19 • Kinsman Redeemer • Deuteronomy 25:5-10 • Leviticus 25:23-25
Ruth’s Story – Chapter 3 Context Review Read Ruth 3:18 out loud. How does this verse apply to the work of redemption by Jesus Christ? • Procedures for threshing grain • On windy hilltop • Feasted when finished • Men guarded grain at night
Ruth’s Story – Chapter 4 Context Review How was Ruth 4:11 fulfilled through Jesus? • Town gate • Location for legal and social transactions • Genealogy leads to Christ • See Matthew 1
Discussion Points • How is Jesus Christ our Kinsman Redeemer? • He is our near kinsman • John 1:14, Romans 1:3, Philippians 2:5-8, Galatians 4:4-5, and Hebrews 2:14-17 • He is able to redeem us • 1 Corinthians 6:20 and 1 Peter 1:18-19 • He is willing to redeem us • Matthew 20:28, John 10:15-18, Hebrews 10:7, and 1 John 3:16
Wrap Up • Which part(s) of Ruth’s story can you identify with? • How can we use Ruth’s story to better know, love, obey, serve, and worship God?
Homework • Read Samuel’s story in 1 Samuel 1-8. • Study his story using your Bible reference materials. • Check out our Sunday school blog at http://gracebiblebasics.wordpress.com