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Session 5 Video

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.

Session 5

Redemption

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Beth DeFazio (Biblical Communication & Speech Professor at Ozark Christian College) explores the story of Ruth. a devoted non-Israelite woman with virtue, love, faithfulness and loyalty. This lesson shows how grief can turn to joy if you put your trust in God.


Expect the Unexpected

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**STUDY...**

- Parallels from Proverbs 31 and the book of Ruth...

- Lessons in Hebrew:
    - *Ga'al* (root of go'el): Translation – Redeem; 
Usage – ____x in Ruth. Definition ____________________.

- Land ownership as a guardian redeemer...
    - Pros:
    - Cons:

- Boaz’s declaration...
    - It’s Elimilech’s land, but Boaz also honors _________________.
    - He acknowledges not just Ruth, but her Moabite lineage as well.
    - Boaz makes it abundantly clear that this redemption is for ___________ family line, not his own.

- The honor of an heir...
    - Obed is declared ____________ son.
    - The Levirate Law has been fulfilled.
    - Ruth is deemed worth more than ________ sons.

- A closing genealogy:
    - Begins with __________...
    - ________ comes in at number seven...
    - Wraps up with ___________...

**DISCUSS...**
1. Look up Proverbs 31. Share a word or phrase that is unmistakably “Ruth” in your eyes.
2. Boaz takes on great responsibility in becoming guardian-redeemer of Naomi’s family. Share a story from your life, or that of another, in which great love led to great sacrifice.
3. Look back at the rejoicing in verses 11-12 and 14-15. Which of the blessings proclaimed impacts you the most and why?
4. Think through the gospel message shared in these four session titles: Grief, Covenant, Love, Redemption. Articulate your own salvation story in just a few sentences with these themes as your guide.
5. “Every book reveals his blood, every story his sacrifice.” Share your favorite Old
Testament story and how it reveals Jesus to you. End in prayer thanking God for these reminders of his unexpected love.

Session 5: Redemption

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