Sermon Discussion Guide: 5/26/24
Sermon Recap:
Text: Ruth 4
Big Idea: The hopes fulfilled in the book of Ruth assure us that our hopes will be fulfilled in Jesus.
Summary: The final chapter of the book of Ruth serves as the climactic scene in which Boaz's wise initiative and kind character are triumphant in providing redemption for Ruth and Naomi. Boaz negotiates himself to be the redeemer who will marry Ruth and provide an identity, a belonging, and a legacy. The narrative arc from chapter 1 to chapter 4, is one of moving from incredible suffering and hopelessness to unimaginable kindness and goodness—ultimately, from the hand of God.
Each of the characters, and their respective part in the narrative, teaches us something about the nature of our hopes that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus. Boaz displays a generous justice that mirrors the nature of Christ and His kingdom. Naomi experiences her emptiness from her suffering filled by the hesed kindness of God. Ruth, is the outcast foreigner who moves from the lowest rung on the societal ladder to royalty through her descendent, David, and to a far greater degree—Christ. Each character's story speaks to something in our souls that only finds fulfillment when found in Jesus.
Discussion Questions:
1. Describe the development of the story of Ruth in your own words? What has the progression looked like or felt like? What themes most resonated with your soul through this series, and why?
2. Boaz is a man who pursues "generous justice." How have you seen the church engage positively or negatively in engaging with societal problems?
3. In our particular context, as North Park Community Church, how do you see us engaging in generous justice? What needs seem most urgent in our context? What would it look like to get involved?
4. Naomi experienced God's filling of her "emptiness." How have you seen good and beautiful things come out of your personal trials of suffering and loss?
5. How do you properly expect and receive God's "filling" your "emptiness" without buying into a health and wealth, prosperity faith.
6. What reflections come to mind as you consider the likes of Tamar and Perez, and Ruth in the line of King Jesus? What personal application do you draw from this for your own life?
7. What hopes do you have that you long for Jesus to fulfill?
Text: Ruth 4
Big Idea: The hopes fulfilled in the book of Ruth assure us that our hopes will be fulfilled in Jesus.
Summary: The final chapter of the book of Ruth serves as the climactic scene in which Boaz's wise initiative and kind character are triumphant in providing redemption for Ruth and Naomi. Boaz negotiates himself to be the redeemer who will marry Ruth and provide an identity, a belonging, and a legacy. The narrative arc from chapter 1 to chapter 4, is one of moving from incredible suffering and hopelessness to unimaginable kindness and goodness—ultimately, from the hand of God.
Each of the characters, and their respective part in the narrative, teaches us something about the nature of our hopes that will ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus. Boaz displays a generous justice that mirrors the nature of Christ and His kingdom. Naomi experiences her emptiness from her suffering filled by the hesed kindness of God. Ruth, is the outcast foreigner who moves from the lowest rung on the societal ladder to royalty through her descendent, David, and to a far greater degree—Christ. Each character's story speaks to something in our souls that only finds fulfillment when found in Jesus.
Discussion Questions:
1. Describe the development of the story of Ruth in your own words? What has the progression looked like or felt like? What themes most resonated with your soul through this series, and why?
2. Boaz is a man who pursues "generous justice." How have you seen the church engage positively or negatively in engaging with societal problems?
3. In our particular context, as North Park Community Church, how do you see us engaging in generous justice? What needs seem most urgent in our context? What would it look like to get involved?
4. Naomi experienced God's filling of her "emptiness." How have you seen good and beautiful things come out of your personal trials of suffering and loss?
5. How do you properly expect and receive God's "filling" your "emptiness" without buying into a health and wealth, prosperity faith.
6. What reflections come to mind as you consider the likes of Tamar and Perez, and Ruth in the line of King Jesus? What personal application do you draw from this for your own life?
7. What hopes do you have that you long for Jesus to fulfill?
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