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OT Lesson 20: Ruth

Posted by Karl D. on 30th May 2010

Sunday School: Gospel Doctrine
Lesson: Ruth
Reading: Ruth, 1 Samuel 1

1 Introduction

1.1 Thinking About the Story

  • What do you think of the story of Ruth?
  • Do you like it? Do you like it better than other parts of the Old Testament? If so why? What makes it better to you?
  • Do you take away a spiritual lesson from the story? What spiritual lesson do you learn?
  • Is the story a source of strength or comfort? Why?
  • Do you identify with the characters in the story? If so why?
  • Do you identify with the themes of the story?

OT Lesson 19: Judges

Posted by Karl D. on 24th May 2010

Sunday School: Gospel Doctrine
Lesson: Judges
Reading: Judges 2,4,6-7,13-16

I. Introduction

A. Background

  • What do you know about the book of judges?
  • What is it about?
  • What time period does it describe in Israel’s history? How would you describe the historical period it covers?
  • When does it happen relative to Exodus and Joshua?
  • What stories are in it? Do any of these stories resonate with you? If so, which ones and why?
  • Suppose the book of Judges was written at a much later time than the period is describes from older oral traditions… Say during the time period of the monarchy. How would that affect how the stories were written down?
  • Is there anything surprising about the book of Judges? In the way the stories are told or the people it focuses on?
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