NextLevel Online: Expect the Unexpected, The Book of Ruth

Introduction

The first session gives us an introduction to the Book of Ruth.
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The vision of Ozark Christian College is to glorify God by evangelizing the lost and edifying Christians worldwide. The mission of Ozark Christian College is to train men and women for Christian service as a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education.

Classroom Instructions

Lesson
18:46Session 1 VideoSession 1 Video

STUDY...

  • EXPECTED

    • Ruth is a book of History.
    • Ruth serves as a bridge between the books of _ and __, and the eras of the and the .
    • Themes in Ruth: _
    • This story is all about the woman
    • This story is all about the woman ___.
    • This story is a fairy tale.

  • UNEXPECTED

    • In the Hebrew Scriptures Ruth is a part of the Ketuvim – the biblical texts that include and .
    • Ruth is found after the book of _ and has a poetic nature as it follows a chiastic structure.
    • Also themes in Ruth:
    • This story might be more about the woman __.
    • This story is an epic.

DISCUSS...

  1. Share some of your creature comforts—things that you just keep coming back to time and time again (meals, movies, books, etc.).
  2. Coming into this study, what did you already know (or think you knew) about the story of Ruth? In what ways has it been comforting?
  3. Looking back over your study notes, discuss some of the unexpected elements. What impact does this new information have on you as you move forward in this study?
  4. Take time right now, individually or as a group, to read through the entire book of Ruth.
  5. Pray for the Spirit to provide understanding throughout this study. Ask for the Lord to speak important truths into your life, however unexpected they might be.

Introduction Instructions

Lesson
18:46Session 1 VideoSession 1 Video

STUDY...

  • EXPECTED

    • Ruth is a book of History.
    • Ruth serves as a bridge between the books of _ and __, and the eras of the and the .
    • Themes in Ruth: _
    • This story is all about the woman
    • This story is all about the woman ___.
    • This story is a fairy tale.

  • UNEXPECTED

    • In the Hebrew Scriptures Ruth is a part of the Ketuvim – the biblical texts that include and .
    • Ruth is found after the book of _ and has a poetic nature as it follows a chiastic structure.
    • Also themes in Ruth:
    • This story might be more about the woman __.
    • This story is an epic.

DISCUSS...

  1. Share some of your creature comforts—things that you just keep coming back to time and time again (meals, movies, books, etc.).
  2. Coming into this study, what did you already know (or think you knew) about the story of Ruth? In what ways has it been comforting?
  3. Looking back over your study notes, discuss some of the unexpected elements. What impact does this new information have on you as you move forward in this study?
  4. Take time right now, individually or as a group, to read through the entire book of Ruth.
  5. Pray for the Spirit to provide understanding throughout this study. Ask for the Lord to speak important truths into your life, however unexpected they might be.