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Continuing Catholic Education

Continuing Catholic Education. 2010-2011 May 1 st 2011. Ruth- Overview. Background – Story of a woman who chose to accept God of Israel even at the face of crisis. Timing – Same time as Judges Purpose – Gives a case study example of Hope Main Themes Story of Hope for Easter People

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Continuing Catholic Education

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  1. Continuing Catholic Education 2010-2011 May 1st 2011

  2. Ruth- Overview • Background – Story of a woman who chose to accept God of Israel even at the face of crisis. • Timing – Same time as Judges • Purpose – Gives a case study example of Hope • Main Themes • Story of Hope for Easter People • Story of making right choices and God’s way of blessing it manyfold • Story of Compassion

  3. Story of Ruth • Famine in Bethlehem, Judah • Elimelek and Naomi going to Moab • Mahlon and Kilion marrying Orpah and Ruth • All men die in Moab leaving 3 widows • Naomi planning to Bethlehem, advises Ruth and Orpah to stay back in Moab • Orpah stays back, Ruth is not. (1:16)

  4. Ruth in Bethlehem • Ruth going to glean in barley fields • Meeting Boaz • Boaz shows compassion to Boaz who is a foreigner and a widow • Naomi advises Ruth to meet Boaz • Boaz marries Ruth • Obed is born to Boaz and Ruth. Obed is the father of Jesse. David was born of Jesse. • Ruth ends up in Messianic story

  5. Ruth Gleaning in Boaz’s farm

  6. Ruth and Me? • We are Easter People. If the Messianic story ended on Good Friday, what will be the state of our faith? • Surely times were tough for Ruth • All men in the family died leaving 3 widows. • She shared loneliness, anxiety and grief with Naomi • Living in Bethlehem as a foreigner • Gleaning in someone’s farm for food

  7. Ruth and Me? • Ruth was loyal to her faith • Her perseverance was exemplary • Her trust in god was unwavering • She was blessed since she was also kind to Naomi • Her gleaning days were turned into blessings and later a place in Jesus’ family • Her Good Friday’s were turned into Easter Mornings

  8. Ruth Moments • Do I see ‘Naomi’s in my life? • When faced with difficulty, do I stick to God? • Do I see show compassion to Ruth’s around like Boaz? • Do I a act as a guardian redeemer to my people? • Do I hope for Easter mornings when challenged on Good Fridays?

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