Simon Wallace - I went through Confirmation classes to "confirm my faith in God" and become a member of the church. I don't remember the Bible being opened during these classes to have God's way of salvation explained. I had been baptised as a child and after these sessions was now a member of the church, and yet I remained ignorant as to the very reason for which Christ came into the world...
Memory Verse: Eph 1:7 Memory Verse Text: We have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins
Hands On Activity
Printable worksheet comparing the blessings that Ruth had before and after leaving Bethlehem.
Lesson Content Suggestions
Point 1: It was of great importance that Naomi had Boaz as a kinsman (Ruth 2:1). Ruth noticed the need for food and went to look for something good to meet that need; God led her to the field of Boaz. Application: It is amazing that God watched over us and led us long before we were ever truly His. Point 2: Boaz noticed Ruth and made sure that she was taken care of in a special way. Not only did he protect her and see to it that she was blessed above many, but he also told her come to him in order to find all her needs met in him. Application: Thank God that the Lord of Glory ever noticed us! Point 3: Boaz spoke to Ruth in grace and Naomi noticed his attitude towards her. As a result, she worked to bring Ruth into the fullness of Boaz's blessing. Ruth was willing to obey Naomi, so one night, she laid down at Boaz's feet; there she asked him to graciously accept her as his kinsman. Point 4: Boaz knew Ruth's circumstances as well as what had to be done to complete his responsibilities towards her. Therefore, he did not rest until he had finished what was necessary, even though it was at his own cost. Ruth was so blessed: By the grace of God, she, who was a stranger, was brought into the royal line of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ruth owed everything to Boaz, the mighty man of wealth.
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