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Faith Through Trials

God can use life's tragedies to bring about His purposes.

What events in life cause us the greatest distress or desperation?

How do these things move us forward in our spiritual growth?

Tragedy to Triumph

A DESPERATE RETURN (Ruth 1:6-10)

LESSON OUTLINE

  • A DESPERATE RETURN (Ruth 1:6-10)
  • A BITTER PLEA (Ruth 1:11-14)
  • A LIFELONG PROMISE (Ruth 1:15-18)
  • What is "desperate" in this passage?
  • What kind of unpleasant situations resulted?
  • How do we handle life's curve balls?
  • Should a believer be ashamed for feeling desperate or distraught? Explain.

A BITTER PLEA (Ruth 1:11-14)

A LIFELONG PROMISE (Ruth 1:15-18)

  • Naomi had nothing to offer her daughters-in-law, but they felt a sense of obligation to stay with her.
  • First question, "why?"
  • Naomi outlines the hopelessness of the situation (vs.13)
  • The tremendous grief and sadness they all felt (vs.14)
  • There are some assumptions made here. Can you identify them?
  • What affirmations did Ruth give to Naomi? What is she saying in essence?
  • What does a person's response to life's difficulties reveal about what they value?
  • How do the difficulties of life sharpen our faith in God?
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