Session: 18

Legal Redemption

Ruth 4:1-10
When Boaz negotiates with the kinsman-redeemer, God’s justice through Boaz’s obedience is highlighted, urging righteousness and trust in His plan.
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Welcome

Greet everyone warmly by name to make them feel welcome.

Check-in

Encourage group members to share their week’s experiences: What positive events occurred that they are thankful for, and what difficulties arose that they need prayer to address?

Prayer

Close this step with prayer.

Purpose

The purpose of this section is to connect the group and prepare them spiritually.

Facilitator Notes

Each group member should share. Allow time to share experiences during the check-in time including feedback on applying Scripture, sharing personal devotions, etc.

Read: Ruth 4:1-10

Introduce the day’s lesson and why it matters. Read the Bible passage together, taking turns or following along.

Reflect

What stands out to you in this passage?

Discuss

Discuss the lessons and reflections drawn from the Scripture

  1. Why is Boaz taking Ruth issue to the elders at the town gate?
  2. How relevant is the Boaz’s approach for Ruth integration?
  3. Why Boaz insisted on committing the kinsman-redeemer in Ruth’s integration process?
  4. Reflect on the kinsman-redeemer withdrawal from his responsibilities.
  5. Reflect on the possible reasons why Boaz committed himself to be the redeemer.
  6. Why was it necessary for Boaz to include elders in the matter?

Purpose

The purpose of this section is to help the group understand and reflect on God’s Word.

Facilitator Notes

First allow members to read the Scripture and reflect on what stands out for them without any guiding question.

Use the Discussion Questions to enrich the study and bring forward insights that did not come through the initial reflections.

Do not rush any discussion to complete a set of questions. There are no time limit to complete the studies. Even if only one question was discussed during a session, just continue with the others during the next session.

S.P.E.E.D. Method:
  • Is it a Sin to confess?
  • Is it a Promise to claim?
  • Is it an Error to avoid?
  • Is it an Example to follow?
  • It is a Divine knowledge to keep in your heart?

Application

How can we apply what we’ve learned from today's lesson? What challenges might we face? (You may wish to use the SMART Method to help you).

  • What are your own thoughts about integration possibilities in your community.
  • What can be your role and the role of your leaders?

Sharing

Who can you share this lesson with this week?

Purpose

The purpose of this section is to turn understanding into action – leading to life transformation.

Facilitator Notes

Use the SMART method to help group participants to create meaningful applications in their lives:

S.M.A.R.T. Method:

  • Specific,
  • Measurable,
  • Achievable,
  • Relevant,
  • Time-bound steps

(e.g. “I’ll pray for 5 minutes daily this week”).

Memory Verse

Review last week’s memorized verse: Recite it together or in pairs. Assign the new memory verse:

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

Micah 6:8

Prayer

Invite prayer requests, then pray together, thanking God for the lesson.

Purpose

The purpose of this section is to encourages sharing and living out the lesson with prayer and next steps.

Facilitator Notes

Provide a simple guidelines for the group participants for the next week:

  • The passage for the next meeting
  • Next verse to memorize,
  • Next meeting time and place
  • Passages for daily devotion.
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