Ruth 2

These questions are provided as a follow-up to Pastor Phil's morning messages.

1.  What is the hardest labor job you have ever had?

2.  Who was the best boss you have ever worked for?

3.  It appears that God is gently leading Naomi and Ruth to see His grace for them.  In what ways have you seen God's grace being revealed in this story?

4.  In what ways has God revealed His grace in your life?
given me....a.  a great set of parents    b.  a great group of Bible teachers so I could learn His Word      c.  provided me with a job when I really needed one     3.  showed me how completely hopeless I am outside of Christ      e.   other

5.  When Ruth went out to glean in the field she happened to find herself in Boaz's field.  As you look back on your life can you see any coincidences that were used by God to direct your attention to Him?

6.  When you consider what you know of Ruth so far, divide up in groups of two or three and write a brief job resume to present to a future employer about Ruth.  Be as creative as you want but be ready to support your statements from Scripture.  You have ten minutes.

7.  What do you most admire about Boaz in this chapter?    Why?

8.  What characteristics of Ruth and Boaz would you like to have in your life as well?

9.  How do you see God revealing himself to Ruth and Naomi through this story?

10.  How is God revealing himself to you in these days?    a.  I am not seeing anything of God presently  b.  through several coincidences and answered prayers    c.  through the reading and meditation of the story     d.  other

11.  How do you need to respond to this story today?

12.  Who do you know that needs to experience God's grace?  Is there anything you could do this week to help them see God's grace more specifically.