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Ron & Duanne Risse with Help Ministries.

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Title: A Redeemer’s Love

Scripture: Ruth 3

Icebreaker
What makes someone easy to ask for help?

Summary
Naomi wants Ruth to find a home. At Naomi’s urging, Ruth goes to the threshing floor and asks Boaz to spread his garment over her as a family redeemer. Boaz promises to act, though a closer relative has the first right to redeem. Ruth comes home with barley for Naomi and tells her what Boaz said. Naomi tells Ruth to wait and see what happens.

Discussion questions

1. Read Ruth 3:1–5. What does Ruth know when she agrees to go, and what is still uncertain? Where are you wrestling with a next step as you follow Jesus?
2. Read Ruth 2:12 and 3:9. How does Ruth’s request bring Boaz’s earlier prayer to mind? When have you experienced Jesus’ care through someone who prayed for you?
3. Read Ruth 3:9–13 and Hebrews 4:14–16. How does Boaz answer Ruth when she tells him what she needs? When you bring a hard thing to Jesus, what kind of response do you expect from him?
4. Read Ruth 1:21 and 3:15–17. What might those words about coming home “empty” have meant to Naomi this time? What has helped you recognize Jesus’ care in the middle of something that’s still unresolved?
5. Read Ruth 3:18. What does Naomi trust Boaz to do? Think of something you’re waiting on right now. What would you like to say to Jesus about the wait?

Closing thought
Ruth and Naomi still have a real question at the end of the chapter. Hebrews invites us to come to Jesus while our questions are still with us. As you close, take a quiet moment to tell him what’s on your mind. Then give the group a chance to pray for one another.