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Maranatha Bible Church

Chicago

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Ruth 2 Bible Study (Ruth Meets Boaz) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh (Book of Ruth Series)

Pastor Daniel Batarseh|Friday, June 4, 2021

Scripture References

Ruth 2Deuteronomy 24:19Romans 8:28Matthew 23:37Leviticus 25:25Deuteronomy 25:5-6Deuteronomy 3:23

Sermon Summary

Pastor Daniel Batarseh explores Ruth 2, highlighting how Ruth’s humble obedience and Boaz’s godly character intersect through divine providence. The sermon illustrates how God provides, protects, and satisfies those who make Him their refuge.

Key Takeaways

1Providence is God's invisible hand working through our natural decisions and active obedience to fulfill His divine plan.
2Small, mundane steps of obedience in the revealed will of God set the stage for extraordinary providential appointments.
3Boaz serves as a 'Kinsman Redeemer' type, illustrating how Christ provides satisfaction, protection, and provision for those who seek refuge in Him.
4Our personal obedience and faithfulness have the power to influence and heal the 'bitter' people in our lives.

Discussion Questions

Use these questions for small group discussion or personal reflection.

1Boaz stayed in the land during the famine while others left. How do we distinguish between moving for a better opportunity and fleeing God's place of blessing?
2Ruth 'happened' to come to Boaz's field. Can you share a time when a 'random' circumstance in your life turned out to be God's providence?
3Boaz was a businessman, yet his first recorded words were a blessing. How can we more naturally integrate our faith into our work lives without it feeling forced?
4How does Ruth's response to Boaz's grace (falling on her face) reflect how we should respond to the Gospel?
5Why is it often harder to be kind and obedient when we are around bitter people? How did Ruth's character specifically help Naomi?
6What does it mean practically to 'seek God's presence' for satisfaction rather than just performing religious duties?

Application Points

Practical ways to apply this message to your life.

Practice 'workplace ministry' by invoking God's blessing and maintaining a godly witness in your professional environment, just as Boaz did.
Commit to humble service even when you feel overqualified or destitute, trusting that God honors those who honor His commands.
Intentionally set aside time to seek God's presence for soul satisfaction, rather than treating prayer and Bible study as a 'fast food' transaction.
Look for opportunities to provide for others from your 'leftovers' or abundance, reflecting Ruth’s sacrificial care for her mother-in-law.
Decide to 'stay in the field' of Christ, refusing to look for satisfaction in worldly alternatives when spiritual life feels dry.

Personal Reflection

Take time to quietly reflect on these prompts.

How is the Holy Spirit speaking to me through this message?

What areas of my life need to change in light of this teaching?

Who can I share this truth with this week?

What is one specific action I will take as a result of this sermon?

Prayer Points

Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.

Notes

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