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Session 4 Video

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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**STUDY...**

- Lessons in Hebrew:
    - *Hesed*: Translation – _____________________________; Usage – ____x in Ruth.
    - *Go’el*: Translation – ___________________________; Explained in Leviticus 25 &
Deuteronomy 25.

- Naomi’s instructions...
    - Arrival...
    - Attire...
    - Approach...
    - Action...

- Ruth’s proposal:
    - “corner of your garment”...
    - “guardian redeemer”...

- Boaz’s response:
    - “noble character”...
    - Another *go’el*...

**DISCUSS...**
1. Share the funniest or most ridiculous quotes you’ve heard regarding love.
2. Read Psalm 103 in its entirety. Now read verse eight again. The word “love” is the word *hesed*. Discuss the definition of *hesed* that was shared in the study and then find examples of God doing *hesed* in this Psalm.
3. Revisit the acts of *hesed* seen so far in the book of Ruth. Recognize the sacrificial love offered from Naomi to Ruth, from Ruth to Naomi, and from Boaz to both women. How has God done *hesed* in your life?
4. Share other favorite verses, songs, or biblical stories that demonstrate the kind, loyal, merciful, and unfailing love of God.
5. Pray for your eyes and hearts to be opened to the needs of those around you. Ask God to create in you a spirit of *hesed*—one that is compassionate and readily sacrificial for the benefit of others.

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