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Lesson 3 Ruth and Naomi: Entwined by Love
EBD – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 3rd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: The God Who Rules the World and Takes Care of the Family: The Divine Teachings in the Books of Ruth and Esther For our Generation
Commentator: Pastor Silas Queiroz
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace

1. Ruth and Naomi: Entwined by Love Adult Bible Lessons 3rd Quarter 2024 CPAD, Magazine: The God Who Rules the World and Takes Care of the Family: Divine Teachings in the Books of Ruth For our Generation Commentator: Pastor Silas Queiroz Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon July 21, 2024 Lesson 3

2. “But Ruth said, Do not urge me to leave you and go away from you; for wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you settle by night, there I will lodge; Your people are my people, your God is my God.” ( Rt 1.16) GOLDEN TEXT 2

3. Loving one another without demanding anything in return shows that God is in us and unites us in strong and lasting relationships. PRACTICAL TRUTH 3

4. Second – Hb 11.32-34 Drawing strength from weakness, battling and striving Tuesday – Prov 20.11 When subtle manipulation manifests itself from childhood Wednesday – Prov 17.17 When a friend is closer than a brother Thursday – Mt 6.19-21; 1 Tim 6.17- 19; James 5.1-6 The situation of the rich before the principle of the Word of God Friday – Tt 2.3-5 The role of older women in guiding younger women Saturday – Lc 24.1-10; John 20:11-18 Women as witnesses in Jesus' ministry DAILY READING 4

5. BIBLE READING IN CLASS 5

6. BIBLE READING IN CLASS Ruth 1.6-8; 14-19 6 Then she arose with her daughters-in-law, and returned from the fields of Moab, for in the land of Moab she heard that the Lord had visited his people, giving them bread. 7 So she left the place where she had been, and her daughters-in-law with her. And as they went on their way, to return to the land of Judah, 8 Naomi said to her daughters-in-law, Go, return each one to her mother's house; and may the Lord deal with you with kindness, as you have dealt with the dead and with me. 6

7. 14 Then they lifted up their voice and wept again; and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her. 15 Therefore Naomi said, Behold, your sister-in-law has returned to her people and to her gods; You also return after your sister-in-law. 16 But Ruth said, Do not urge me to abandon you and stop following you; for wherever you go I will go, and wherever you lodge, there I will lodge; Your people are my people, your God is my God. 17 Wherever you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. The Lord do this to me, and so much more, if anything other than death separates me from you. 7

8. 18 When Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she stopped speaking to her. 19 So they both went, until they came to Bethlehem; And it came to pass, when they came into Bethlehem, that the whole city was moved because of them, and said, Is this not Naomi? 8

9. INTRODUCTION We have already taken a panoramic view of the book of Ruth. Now, let's walk through its chapters and verses, focusing on the main characters of the work: Ruth, Naomi and Boaz. In this lesson, we will study the relationship between Naomi and Ruth, two women united by a deep love and intense mutuality. The voluntary nature of the personal donation of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is an extraordinary example of selflessness and sincere friendship. 9

10. Keyword : Love 10

11. 11 I - NOEMI’S PROPOSAL

12. I - NOEMI’S PROPOSAL 1. A family crisis. It is important to consider the circumstances of Naomi's life to understand the value and meaning of her actions. Main provider of the house, her husband Elimelech (in Hebrew, “My God is King”) had died. Her sons Malom (“sickness”) and Chiliom (“wasting”) married and died prematurely, leaving Moabites Ruth (“friendship”) and Orphan (“neck”) as widows. Considering the expression that the names had in Antiquity, it is quite likely that Malom and Quiliom did not have good health conditions from birth. Naomi's life (“pleasant”) became bitter, as she herself would say later, preferring to be called Mara (“bitter”) ( Rt 1.20). 12

13. 2. Drawing strength from weakness. All people, including Christians, are subject to evil days ( Ec 7.14). The difference is how each one behaves amid the storms of life ( Eph 6.13; Mt 7.24-27). Naomi did not hide her feelings, but she also did not explore them, with self-pity or self-pity. When she learned that God had blessed her people, she “got up” with her daughters-in-law to return to Bethlehem ( Rt 1.6,7). She had an attitude of leadership, even in the midst of the sadness and pain she felt over the loss of her husband and children. The distance between the fields of Moab and Bethlehem was more than 120 kilometers. Elderly, Naomi knew how to draw strength from weakness by going up and down the mountains, in such remote times ( Hb 11.34). If she had given in to her feelings, she would never have made such a challenging decision. Life’s problems cannot paralyze us ( Pr 24:10). 13

14. 3. No emotional manipulation. Ruth and Orpah promptly decided to accompany their mother-in-law. But as soon as they began their journey, Naomi decided to release them so that they could return to their parents' house ( Rt 1.7,8; 2.11). Even at an advanced age, Naomi thought first of her daughters-in-law and their future. Back to their origins, Ruth and Orpah could marry again and start a family ( Rt 1.8-13). Noemi assumed her personal condition, without appealing to her daughters-in-law's feelings. This type of conduct is fundamental to building healthy relationships. Emotional manipulation is subtle and usually manifests itself from childhood ( Pv 20.11). Sin does not choose age. Emotionally and spiritually healthy people are not manipulative. 14

15. Naomi's family crisis brings lessons about perseverance and emotional well-being. SYNOPSIS I 15

16. 16 II - THE LOVING CONVICTION

17. 17 II - THE LOVING CONVICTION 1. A tried and approved friendship. Orphan loved Naomi, but her feelings and moral strength were not as strong as Ruth's. When her mother-in-law told them to return to her parents' house for the second time, Orphan was convinced that this was the best thing for her. Weeping, he hugged Naomi and returned to his people. Ruth, however, clung to Naomi ( Rt 1.14). Naomi's firmness and altruism are revealed again. She insists that Ruth do the same as her sister-in-law ( Rt 1.15). Naomi's attitude brought out what was deep within Ruth: a loving conviction for her mother-in-law, as well as a declaration of faith in the God of Israel: “[…] wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you land At night, I will land there; Your people are my people, your God is my God” (Ruth 1:16). True friendships withstand the most intense tests.

18. 18 2. Friendship in adversity. Ruth's loving conviction is truly surprising. Solomon wrote that “a friend loves at all times; he is a brother in adversity” ( Pr 17:17). Ruth was willing to face any and all difficulties alongside her widowed and elderly mother-in-law. The expressions “wherever you land at night, there I will land” and “wherever you die, I will die” ( Rt 1.16,17) demonstrated the degree of companionship and commitment of the young Moabite woman. And this was not just in words; turned into concrete attitudes throughout life. In these days of so much individualism, what has been the level of our relationships?

19. 19 3. A practical love. Arriving in Bethlehem, Ruth did not stand still, wrapped in fanciful expectations. Facing reality, he volunteered to do humble and painful work, which was done by poor and needy people: going to the plantations and picking up ears of corn that fell and remained on the ground during the harvest, as instituted in the days of Moses ( Rt 2.2; Lv 19.9,10; 23.22.; Dt 24.19). In the Word of God, the basic principle is: the rich cannot keep all the wealth for themselves, and must even help those in need (Mt 6.19-21; 1 Tm 6.17-19; James 5.1-6); but they are also not obliged to feed the idleness of the poor, who must go to the fields and work hard to ensure their livelihood, because, except in cases of physical or mental incapacity, the same principle applies to this day (Gen 3.19; 2 Ts 3.3 .10-13). Ruth worked – a lot in the fields of Boaz. Her effort impressed the boss of the workers. At the end of the day, she collected everything and took it to her mother-in-law ( Rt 2.7,17,18). Ruth didn't just say she loved, she practiced love (1 John 3:18)

20. Ruth's loving conviction teaches us about practical love. SYNOPSIS II 20

21. 21 III - THE WOMAN’S CONVICTION: “YOUR GOD IS MY GOD”

22. 22 III - THE WOMAN’S CONVICTION: “ YOUR GOD IS MY GOD” 1. A fervent faith. Ruth is an example of fervent faith. His convinced declaration before Naomi – “your God is my God” demonstrates his deep devotion to the God of Israel, under whose wings he decided to take shelter ( Rt 2.12). His fervor is demonstrated in his attitudes. Ruth renounced the frivolous life model of the Moabites, and did not follow easy paths among the Bethlehemites ( Rt 3.10). He maintained an austere and disciplined life and thus achieved an excellent reputation: “All the city of my people know that you are a virtuous woman” ( Rt 3.11).

23. 23 2. A faith that inspires. Ruth's faith was inspired by her mother-in-law's life and beliefs. By referring to Naomi's God, she gave testimony to her faith. At all times, older women have the mission of resisting the winds of spiritual superficiality, being pious, dedicated to God and family, despite the pressures of worldly society. Only in this way will they be able to inspire and teach the younger ones (Titus 2.3-5).

24. 24 3. Sensitivity under leadership. The Scriptures highlight the deep spiritual sensitivity of women. An example of this is the fact that they were the first to witness and believe in the resurrection of Jesus (Luke 24:1-10; John 20:11-18). It is of great value when this extraordinary feminine potential is recognized and flourishes under serious leadership, which guides the woman's work, preventing her from being exploited in her faith (Phil 4.3; Rom 16.12; Mc 12.38-40; 2 Tim 3.6,7 ).

25. Ruth's conviction presents us with a fervent and inspiring Faith. SYNOPSIS III 25

26. 26 CONCLUSION Naomi and Ruth's relationship teaches us how precious selfless love is to God. By thinking about each other and dedicating themselves to mutual care, both were reached by divine favor ( Rt 4.13-17). In such a narcissistic world, the Lord expects us to give more to each other. The family is the first environment in which love must be practiced (1 Tim 5.8). The second, our local church.

27. 1- What attitudes of Naomi reveal her altruism? Naomi decided to release them so that they could return to their parents' house ( Rt 1.7,8; 2.11). Even at an advanced age, Naomi thought first of her daughters-in-law and their future. 2- What did Naomi’s insistence extract from Ruth? Naomi's attitude brought out what was deep inside Ruth: a loving conviction for her mother-in-law, as well as a declaration of faith in the God of Israel. Reviewing the content 27

28. 3- How was Ruth’s practical love revealed? Ruth worked – a lot – in the fields of Boaz. His effort impressed the boss of the workers. At the end of the day, he collected everything and took it to his mother-in-law ( Rt 2.7,17,18). Ruth didn't just say she loved, she practiced love (1 John 3:18). 4- What is the mission of older women in relation to younger ones? Older women have the mission of resisting the winds of spiritual superficiality, being pious, dedicated to God and family, despite the pressures of worldly society. Only in this way will they be able to inspire and teach the younger ones (Titus 23-5). 28

29. 5- How important is leadership in relation to women’s spiritual sensitivity? It is of great value when this extraordinary female potential is recognized and flourishes under serious leadership, which guides the woman's work, preventing her from being exploited in her faith (Phil 4.3; Rom 16.12; Mc 12.18-40; 2 Tim 3.6,7 ). 29

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32. LESSONS: Lesson 1 Two Important Women in the History of a People Lesson 2 The Book of Ruth Lesson 3 Ruth and Naomi: Entwined by Love Lesson 4 Ruth’s Encounter with Boaz Lesson 5 The Marriage of Ruth and Boaz: The Family's Redemption Lesson 6 The Book of Esther Lesson 7 The Deposition of Queen Vashti and the Ascension of Esther Lesson 8 Mordecai's Resistance Lesson 9 Haman's Conspiracy Against the Jews Lesson 10 The Deliverance Plan and the Role of Esther Lesson 11 Haman's Humiliation and Mordecai's Honor Lesson 12 The Banquet of Esther: Denouncement and Deliverance Lesson 13 Esther, the Bearer of Good News 32 EBD – Sunday Bible School Adult Bible Lessons 3rd quarter 2024 CPAD MAGAZINE: The God Who Rules the World and Takes Care of the Family: The Divine Teachings in the Books of Ruth and Esther For our Generation Commentator: Pastor Silas Queiroz Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon Renewed in Grace

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