Good Work - Day 17
Day 17 - Tuesday, October, 08
Read Ruth 2
Highlight
Ruth’s story in relation to Israel's history is set in the time of the Judges. The Nation is living in the promised land, but only occasionally following God. They are mostly living to please themselves (Judges 17:6). It is in this context that we meet “a man from Bethlehem” (Ruth 1), his wife, Naomi, and their two sons. The family has moved to Moab, because of a drought in the land. While away from their home, the sons each marry Moabite women. Then the unthinkable happens - Naomi’s husband and then her two sons die. Leaving all three women childless widows. Naomi is in a foreign land with two daughter-in-laws that she would not be able to provide for.
Shortly after the loss of the men, Naomi encouraged her daughters to go back to their families in order for them to marry again. But Ruth does not do that - she has come to love Naomi and God. Therefore, Naomi and Ruth go back to Bethlehem. Ruth finds work in a field to provide for both of them. Ruth’s faithfulness to her mother-in-law will forever change her story and it impacts our history.
Reflection & Prayer
For this reading plan we will be using a tool to guide our study of Scripture that’s called the S.O.A.P. Method. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. We recommend you use a journal with this method and write out your thoughts on each of these areas for each day of reading. It doesn’t have to be long-winded and you don’t need a fancy journal. But for anyone that has not journaled before, the benefit is that it often helps us focus and avoid distractions during prayer and Bible study.
S.O.A.P. Method
Scripture - Pick a verse or two that stood out to you and write it in your journal. Be looking for a “Holy Spirit Highlight.” What did you read and think “I needed to hear that” or felt like it was written just for you?
Observation - Now write some observations about the verse(s) or passage. What is this passage or verse saying? About God? About people? How is Jesus revealed in these verses?
Application - Now write a few sentences on how this passage applies to your life. Is there truth about God that you are to believe? A promise to receive? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. This is a way to turn God’s Word to you back to Him. Be honest and express your heart to Him. God always listens and He delights in your prayers. (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 15:8)
Read Ruth 2
Highlight
Ruth’s story in relation to Israel's history is set in the time of the Judges. The Nation is living in the promised land, but only occasionally following God. They are mostly living to please themselves (Judges 17:6). It is in this context that we meet “a man from Bethlehem” (Ruth 1), his wife, Naomi, and their two sons. The family has moved to Moab, because of a drought in the land. While away from their home, the sons each marry Moabite women. Then the unthinkable happens - Naomi’s husband and then her two sons die. Leaving all three women childless widows. Naomi is in a foreign land with two daughter-in-laws that she would not be able to provide for.
Shortly after the loss of the men, Naomi encouraged her daughters to go back to their families in order for them to marry again. But Ruth does not do that - she has come to love Naomi and God. Therefore, Naomi and Ruth go back to Bethlehem. Ruth finds work in a field to provide for both of them. Ruth’s faithfulness to her mother-in-law will forever change her story and it impacts our history.
Reflection & Prayer
For this reading plan we will be using a tool to guide our study of Scripture that’s called the S.O.A.P. Method. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. We recommend you use a journal with this method and write out your thoughts on each of these areas for each day of reading. It doesn’t have to be long-winded and you don’t need a fancy journal. But for anyone that has not journaled before, the benefit is that it often helps us focus and avoid distractions during prayer and Bible study.
S.O.A.P. Method
Scripture - Pick a verse or two that stood out to you and write it in your journal. Be looking for a “Holy Spirit Highlight.” What did you read and think “I needed to hear that” or felt like it was written just for you?
Observation - Now write some observations about the verse(s) or passage. What is this passage or verse saying? About God? About people? How is Jesus revealed in these verses?
Application - Now write a few sentences on how this passage applies to your life. Is there truth about God that you are to believe? A promise to receive? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. This is a way to turn God’s Word to you back to Him. Be honest and express your heart to Him. God always listens and He delights in your prayers. (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 15:8)
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