![]() In this 7-session study from Kelly Minter, we'll examine Ruth's journey of unbearable loss, redeeming love, and divine legacy. However, it's not found in a happy ending scribed by a novelist's pen, but in the power and protection of a sovereign God who never takes His eyes off of us for even a moment. The story of Ruth affirms that yes, there is hope. ![]() Many of us struggle through seasons of bitterness, tears, and loss, wondering if there could ever be a happy ending to our stories. Perhaps we're drawn to these tales because they not only provide an escape, but hope. We can easily get lost in a narrative where, at the beginning of the story, heartache reigned, but it was soon replaced by joy. Kelly’s final challenge is that we would be people like Ruth, people who make godly choices that leave a legacy of God’s faithfulness when we’re gone.Most of us like a good rags-to-riches story, especially one that includes a bit of intrigue and a moving tale of love. ![]() Theirs is a story that leaves a lasting legacy through Ruth’s son, Obed, and eventually through Jesus. Session Seven: Legacy (35:29)-Kelly closes the study with the reminder that Ruth and Naomi’s story doesn’t end when the book of Ruth ends.Kelly teaches us it is also a reminder that there is nothing in our lives that God cannot redeem. Session Six: Redemption (35:51)-The marriage of Boaz and Ruth is a celebration of the love, faithfulness, and redemptive power of God in the lives of Naomi and Ruth.Kelly challenges: Are you willing to follow God in the next right step of obedience, too? God used Ruth’s obedience to transform her life. Session Five: A Proposal (34:07)-With vibrant imagery and helpful biblical context, Kelly explains the journey Ruth took to meet with Boaz on the threshing floor and Boaz’s commitment to be Ruth and Naomi’s kinsman-redeemer through marriage to Ruth.Kelly encourages you to remember that God doesn’t merely love you He sees you, and He redeems you. Boaz’s leadership of his property and his care for Ruth and Naomi show his love for the outsider-the vulnerable, broken, and hurting. Session Four: An Encounter (31:23)-In this session, Kelly highlights how the heart of God is on display through Boaz.Kelly reminds us that God blesses everyday obedience and faithfulness to Him, as seen in the "chance" encounter between Ruth and Boaz. As this part of their story unfolds, so does our understanding of God’s heart for the lost and hurting. Session Three: Arriving (36:39)-After a very long journey, we follow Ruth and Naomi as they arrive in Bethlehem.We’re also reminded that God is not limited by our impossible circumstances. Through the examples of Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth, Kelly helps us see that the way we respond to God in our grief matters. Session Two: Two Journeys (31:53)-Kelly teaches the book of Ruth is a picture of God’s grace and faithfulness.Ruth’s story offers encouragement in our own dark places that God is still working among His people today. Session One: Introduction (18:35)-In her introductory teaching, Kelly provides background information for the book of Ruth and insight into what life was like for the people of God during a dark time in their history.Trace shadows of Jesus, the Messiah to come, in Ruth’s story and Boaz’s role as her kinsman redeemer.Learn to trust God’s providence even when redemption in your circumstances may seem impossible.Understand how God’s law was and is meant to lead to life and flourishing for His people.7 teaching videos, approximately 25–30 minutes per session, available via redemption code for individual video-streaming access, printed in Bible study book.6 weeks of personal study to be completed between the 7 group sessions.First released in 2009, this study is now updated with fresh content and new teaching videos from Kelly. We'll see how God proves Himself faithful as the One who rescues, revives, and restores. However, it's not found in a happy ending scribed by a novelist’s pen, but in the power and protection of a sovereign God who never takes His eyes off of us for even a moment. Perhaps we’re drawn to these tales because they not only provide an escape, but hope. ![]() Most of us like a good rags-to-riches story, especially one that includes a bit of intrigue and a moving tale of love. ![]()
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