Translations:AY Honors/Ruth and Naomi/Answer Key/8/en
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- Pledging Loyalty (Ruth 1:16-17):
- » Expanded Discussion: Ruth refuses to leave Naomi, declaring, “Where you go I will go… your God my God.” This isn’t just family loyalty—it’s a faith commitment. Ruth, a Moabite, embraces Israel’s God, choosing a new life despite uncertainty. Her vow shows trust that God will care for them both. It’s a turning point, aligning Ruth with God’s people and His bigger plan—her choice echoes our call to decide for Christ wholeheartedly.
- » Cross-Reference: Joshua 24:15 – “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Ruth’s choice mirrors this resolve.
- » Prompting Questions:
- “What made Ruth say she’d stay with Naomi forever?”
- “Have you ever had to choose to stick with someone or something important?”
- “How does Ruth’s promise show she trusted God?”
- Her faith leap aligns with Ellen G. White’s emphasis on choosing God daily
- Gleaning in Boaz’s Field (Ruth 2:2-3):
- » Expanded Discussion: Ruth, needing food, goes to glean—collect leftover grain, a provision God gave for the poor (Leviticus 19:9-10). She “happens” to pick Boaz’s field, a relative of Naomi’s—a divine setup, not chance. Boaz notices her hard work and kindness, offering protection and extra grain. God’s care shines here, placing Ruth exactly where she’d find help, showing His planning weaves small moments into big blessings, a truth Adventists see in life’s “coincidences.”
- » Cross-Reference: Proverbs 16:9 – “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” God directed Ruth’s steps.
- » Prompting Questions:
- “Why did Ruth go to work in a field? Was it risky?”
- “How do you think God helped her find Boaz’s field?”
- “Can you think of a time something ‘lucky’ happened—was God in it?”
- God’s unseen guidance is key in our belief.
