Fr. Christopher continues with the study of Ruth.

Study Guide:

Week of January 17 Ruth 1:19-2:4

The Return to Bethlehem

Introduction:

What has been stressful this year?  What is stressful right now?

Who in your life has been with you through the tough times?  How?

Have you ever been a part of a harvest or grown anything at home?  What was it like?

Observation:

Where do the women arrive?

What does Naomi asked to be called?  What does it mean?

What time of year do they arrive?

How are the women going to meet their need?

Interpretation:

The place of the women’s arrival—what’s significant about it?

Where are there signs of hope as Chapter 2 begins?

Who is Boaz?  What do you notice about him at first glance?

Look up Leviticus 19:9-10.  What impact do you think that has here?

Application:

When have you felt “empty”?

Who has been a “Ruth” in your life—loyal in a time of emptiness?

Who is a “Naomi” right now?  How do you see their situation in light of this passage?

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