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Opening

What stood out to you from Sunday’s message?  

 

Summary

Read Ruth 2:17-23

 

When we last saw Naomi she was still filled with bitterness. But now the narrator focuses in on Naomi and her transformation from bitterness and despair to hope and joy. Ruth’s big day gleaning in Boaz’ field has shown Naomi the grace of God and re-ignited her hope in Him.  

 

Discussion Questions

 

1. Review Ruth 1:19-21. In her bitterness, what accusations does Naomi level against God? How is she right and how is she wrong?

 

2. Can you think of a time when a hard situation turned out to be a means of God’s grace?

 

3. What changed Naomi that she moved from bitterness to joy and hope? What can you learn from her transformation?

 

4. What are some keys to cultivating trust and hope in hard situations?

 

5. What is hesed (esv: “kindness” in v.20)? When and how has God shown hesed to Naomi?

 

6. What does Ruth 2 teach us about human initiative and divine providence?