God's Good Purposes & Gracious Provision 1) – vv13-17 2) – vv18-22 3) – John 3:16-18 -What parallels do you see between God's provision for Naomi, Israel, and the world? -What is God's grand plan for history? Will anything thwart him from accomplishing his purposes? -Christian, what is God's ultimate plan for you? What all might God use to accomplish this plan in your life? -What has God provided for you and what does he promise still to provide? -In Scripture, how do you see God work through ordinary people to accomplish his extraordinary purposes? Why does God work this way? -What might God be doing through you (without you even knowing)? Other passages to consider: Gen 12:3; Judg 21:25; 2 Sam 7:12-14; Isa 9:6; 52:13-53:12; Mt 1:1-17; Rom 8:28-39; Gal 3:13; 4:4-7; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Rev 5:9.