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Expect the Unexpected, The Book of Ruth

Expect the Unexpected, The Book of Ruth - NextLevel Online curriculum

Lessons

In this study, Beth DeFazio explores the story of Ruth, a devoted woman who exemplifies virtue, love, faithfulness, and loyalty. Through lessons on grief, covenant, love, and redemption, we discover the profound impact of God's glory in the midst of difficult circumstances. From emptiness to fullness, seedlessness to fruitfulness, and curse to blessing, Ruth's journey teaches us to trust in God's unexpected love. The narrative also highlights the power of sacrificial love and the redemptive work of God in our lives.

Session 1
Session 1

Introduction

The first session gives us an introduction to the Book of Ruth.
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Session 2
Session 2

Grief

If we skip over the gravity of grief, we miss the impact of the glory of God. Naomi had losses but God’s glory was revealed in this session even in the midst of her grief.
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Session 3
Session 3

Covenant

In this session, we will see how Ruth and Naomi's lives have changed from empty to full, from seedless to fruitful, from curse to blessing.
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Session 4
Session 4

Love

This session shows the acts of "hesed" seen in the book of Ruth, the sacrificial love offered from Naomi to Ruth, from Ruth to Naomi and from Boaz to both women.
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Session 5
Session 5

Redemption

Boaz takes on great responsibility in becoming guardian-redeemer of Naomi’s family. God used Boaz to rescue Ruth and Naomi from their trouble which is a reminder of His unexpected love.
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