It has been so awesome studying the Book of Ruth with you all. I appreciate your patience in studying an over simplified book of the bible. Ruth seems to get a bad rap in comparison to the complexities of other books of the bible. However, its principles and precepts has just as much impact as other books of the bible.
I hope that these lessons have resonated with you as much as they have with me. God is truly stretching and growing me in many areas of my life; specifically in relationships. Studying the Book of Ruth has brought new light in some relationships in my life and confirmed the status of others. As we all strive closer to be more like Christ, we must honor the principles that Ruth applied in her relationships and her life.
The Book of Ruth is God's grace (Mears 1999). Evidence that God's grace is sufficient enough to sustain us through any situation (2 Corinthians 12:9). Ruth did not start as a believer, but she walked in the principles of God through her mother-in-law Naomi. God's grace sustained Ruth through this time.
REVIEW
Lesson 1 - The Right to Choose (Ruth 1:1-22)
- God gives us free will
- Choose to serve and worship the Lord
- Practice humility towards His will
- Submit to the authority that God has placed over you
- Surrender to God's will for your life
- Heed the word of the Lord
- Honor the Lord's principles
- Practice obedience in His word
- Humble yourself to His will
Lesson 4 - Obedience to Positioning (Ruth 3:1-5)
- Honor God's plan for your life
- Release control to the Lord
- Walk in His plan for you
Lesson 5 - God is Faithful (Ruth 3:6-18)
- Apply the precepts of the bible to your life
- Live in obedience
- Display consistent obedience
Lesson 6 - Positioning to Favor (Ruth 4:1-2)
- Seek God first
- Apply God's plan to your daily walk
- Infuse God's word into your daily routine
Lesson 7 - God's Rewards (Ruth 4:13-22)
- He is faithful to those who live for Him
- Infinite possibilities
- Our lives are evidence of His faithfulness
God is so faithful to us despite our unfaithfulness. However, just imagine how much more glorious life would and could be if we would practice the principles found here in the Book of Ruth and throughout the bible. Imagine, if you can, having the peace that Ruth had through it all. That comes from applying these simple principles to our lives.
I pray that you will take the time over this holiday break to review the lessons of Ruth, Esther, and the Virtuous Woman of Proverbs 31 and implement some of the principles practiced by these women of the bible. God has great things in store for all of us if we would just accept His plans for our lives in His word.
I pray that you all will have a blessed Thanksgiving!!!
Please don't forget to check out my documentary at:
http://project31film.com
Enjoy the break!
Be blessed,
T. Carter
REFERENCES
All scriptures were extracted from the Bible, New King James Version - YouVersion
Mears, Henrietta (1999). What the Bible is all About. Regal Publishing. Ventura, California
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