Church of Christ of Greater Daytona
  • Home
  • Sermons
  • Bible Study
  • About Us
    • Minister Bio
    • Photos >
      • Our New Home
      • Our First Home
  • Contact Us
  • Directions
  • From the Bulletin
  • Resources
    • House to House Publications
    • Links
** Outline ** Right Click To
File Size: 173 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Ruth Was Written for Our Learning
(Romans 15:4)

​Introduction:

         1. The Old Testament Scriptures:
             a. "were written for our learning"
             b. are a great source for "hope."
         2. In our study, let us be reminded of some valuable information revealed in Ruth, one of the historical
             books in the Old Testament.

Discussion:

I.           FROM  RUTH  WE  LEARN  THAT  GOD'S  PEOPLE  ARE  NOT  IMMUNE  TO  SUFFERING

         A. As Ruth begins, God's people were affected by a famine (1:1-2).
         B. In Moab, Naomi suffered greatly (1:3-5).
             1. She lost her husband.
             2. She also lost her sons.
         C. Naomi was bitter when she returned to her home (1:19-21).

II.          FROM  RUTH  WE  LEARN  THAT  GOD  WORKS  PROVIDENTIALLY  ON  BEHALF  OF  HIS
             PEOPLE,  EVEN  DURING  TIMES  OF  DIFFICULTY


         A. God had given His people bread (1:6).
         B. Naomi was blessed with a devoted daughter-in-law (1:16-17).
         C. Naomi returned to Bethlehem "in the beginning of barley harvest" (1:22).

III.         FROM  RUTH  WE  LEARN  THAT  GOD'S  COMMANDS  ARE  FOR  THE  GOOD  OF  HIS  PEOPLE

         A. Ruth "gleaned" in the field of Boaz (2:1-3; Leviticus 23:22).
         B. Boaz "redeemed" Naomi's property (4:9; Leviticus 25:25).
         C. Boaz "performed the part of a kinsman" (4:10; Deuteronomy 25:5-6).
         D. As God's will was implemented, a special bloodline was preserved (4:18-22; Matthew 1:5).

IV.         FROM  RUTH  WE  LEARN  ABOUT  THE  VALUE  OF  PRONOUNCING  BLESSINGS

         A. Boaz and his reapers blessed each other (2:4).
         B. Boaz blessed Ruth after meeting her (2:11-12).
         C. Naomi blessed Boaz when Ruth returned from gleaning (2:18-20).
         D. Boaz blessed Ruth for being "a virtuous woman" (3:10-11).
         E. The people of the city blessed Boaz and Ruth (4:11-12).
         F. The women blessed Naomi after Ruth gave birth to Obed (4:14-15).

Conclusion:

         1. There many valuable lessons taught in the Old Testament.
         2. Let us remember from the book of Ruth that:
             a. God's people are not immune to suffering
             b. God works providentially on behalf of His people, even during times of difficulty
             c. God's commands are for the good of His people
             d. pronouncing blessings to others is valuable (Proverbs 25:11).
Webmaster Gary L. Wade