Redeemed: Seeing the Messiah in the Book of Ruth Participant Guide

By Word Of Messiah Ministries

The book of Ruth is about love and friendship on the surface, however more profoundly, it is the story of people of Israel and the need for a Redeemer. In this Bible study, learn the historical and biblical background of the book of Ruth from one of today’s most solid Messianic Jewish teachers, Dr. Sam Nadler. Through this study, discover God’s desire to redeem your past and restore your future, so that you may find fulfillment in His gracious love!

This is the Participant Guide only. It contains background information, key terms, charts, discussion questions, and application items. For the full DVD study, see ISBN 9781596369511. For the Leader Guide, see 9781596369573.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Release date: Oct 21, 2011
• ISBN: 9781596369542

Book preview

Lamp

Session 1

Light in the Darkness

Introduction to the Book of Ruth

Light in the Darkness

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Know

The book of Ruth prefigures the Messiah—Jesus Christ—as the savior of both Jew and Gentile alike.

Read

Matthew 1:5; Luke 2:9–15; John 5:39

Memorize

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.—Psalm 119:105

Ask

If you’re walking in dark times, you need God’s guidance. When in your life have you found yourself searching God’s Word for guidance?

Key Verse

Now it came about in the days when the judges governed, that there was a famine in the land.—Ruth 1:1

Viewer Guide

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pencil Use this Viewer Guide to follow along with the video and take notes.

Session 1

1. God’s redemptive plan: Restoring lost humanity

The book of Ruth prefigures the Messiah (Book of Romans; John 5:39)

Unlikely heroes

• Ruth, a Moabite (Deut. 23; Eph. 2:12)

• Naomi, a backslidden Israelite

• Boaz, a redeemer

2. Chapter 1: Faith

Israel’s dark ages: Era of Judges (Ruth 1:1; Judg. 21:25)

Samuel, Saul, and David (1 Sam. 8:4; 1 Chron. 29:29)

Bethlehem (Judg. 17–18)

Tribe of Judah (Gen. 49:10)

3. Chapter 2: Grace

God is our provision (Col. 2:10)

We are valuable in God’s sight

4. Chapter 3: Love

Progression of Ruth in the story:

• Moabite

• Foreigner

• Servant

• Handmaiden

• Wife

• Ancestress of David

God’s Word is a lamp unto our feet (Ps. 119:105)

5. Chapter 4: Redemption

Hesed = Lovingkindness, mercy (Ruth 1:8)

A harvest of redemption

Discussion Questions

The story of Ruth took place during the days of the judges when everyone did what was right in one’s own sight. What do you imagine life may have been like during that time?

Why was Ruth an unlikely hero in the story?

Can you think of someone you know today in a situation similar to Naomi’s or Ruth’s? What do you think the book of Ruth can teach us about dark times

Reviews for Redeemed

[sdlashbrook · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was a great way to wrap up the series! Sad to see it end but it was great!

[edensteffey · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Glad I'm done with this series. I wanted to see how it ended.

[the1butterfly · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I'm sad this series is over, but I'm happy with the way all the loose ends tied up. I wasn't quite sure how Zoey would work out her love life, but it worked out the way I would have wanted- ditto on the Neferet situation. I was a bit surprised by the epilogue, but it was fitting.

[vampiregirl76 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is the 12th and last book in the House of Night series. House of Night series has changed a lot since it first debuted. I really loved the first 4 books, but sadly for me it went down hill. Even though I'm so over the villain Neferet, I thought Redeemed was good read for a last book. I was mostly interested to see how things will end for Zoey and her friends. I was satisfied with the end, I think most fans of the series will be too.I look forward to seeing what P.C. & Kristin Cast do next, I just hope it has no connection with the House of Night world.