A Foreign Faith

A Foreign Faith Discussion Guide 11-11-2012 Text: Ruth 1:16,17 16 But Ruth said, "Do not urge me to leave you or turn back from following you; for where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God. 17 "Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. Thus may the Lord do to me, and worse, if anything but death parts you and me. Summary The Faith that Ruth has far surpasses the trusting of God that most of us have today. At a low ebb in her life she determines to live out the agreement she had made when she married her husband, despite her mother-in -law releasing her from her vows. Ruth demonstrates to us what God's devotion looks like. Boaz the son of Rahab demonstrates redemption and kindness. This small book is packed with many great lessons. Discussion Questions 1. What are the three great stories we see in the book of Ruth? 2. What are the losses experienced by these characters? 3. What are the components of Godly devotion? 4. Describe Naomi's perspective when she comes back to Bethlehem. 5. What is a kinsman redeemer? 6. What part of the past could help Boaz with his compassion for outsiders 7. How does God reward Ruth for her faithfulness? Scripture • Ruth1 - 4