Glimpses of Jesus

3.7 Hope springs in Bethlehem


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Feeling lost or empty? Ruth’s story shows us that true hope and redemption are found in Jesus, the ultimate Redeemer.

This episode looks at the book of Ruth. It’s part of our Glimpses of Jesus series; a series of videos that examine the main events in the Old Testament and look at how they point us to Jesus and salvation in him.

Here are some questions designed to help you to dig in deeper and think through how the message impacts your own life. These can be used by yourself, but we find there’s real value in working through these with someone else or in a group.

  • What struck you most in the talk?
  • In the book of Ruth, Naomi moves from great bitterness to great joy. In what ways do we see God at work in bringing about this restoration?
  • Ruth left everything behind to follow God. Have you ever had to make a difficult decision to trust God? What happened?
  • Read Galatians 4:4-7. Boaz acted as a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth. How does this point to the work of Jesus as the ultimate redeemer?
  • How will these truths change your life this week?
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    Glimpses of JesusBy Whittlesey Baptist Church