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Friday, February 18, 2011

Chapter 3~Discussion and Homework

We had a great study yesterday and there were a couple of things I took away from the discussion on Chapter 3 that I wanted to share before giving the homework.

Redeem vs. grace
One of the girls brought up a good question and asked "What is the difference in redeeming and grace?"
  • Redeeming is grace.
  • To redeem is a verb/something you "do" whereas grace is a noun.
  • Redeeming does not come without a cost or sacrifice. Grace is free.
Excellence and Stillness
The other interesting point that came up is the glaring contrast between Ruth 3:12 (woman of excellence) and Ruth 3:18 (Be Still!).
  • What does it mean to be a woman of excellence? As young moms and wives, our culture has ingrained in our minds that we need to "do. do. do." to be a woman of excellence. There is the pressure to make sure your children are perfect, your house is perfect, your cooking is perfect, even your blog is perfect (ha!) and there is a book, article or blog that you "need" to read on each topic and every topic in between in order to be a mom, woman, wife, friend of excellence.
  • BUT verse 18 tells us to BE STILL! The girls pointed out that being a woman of excellence (v. 12) and being still (v.18) are a very hard thing to balance in this day and time b/c they seem polar opposites. I think your homework may help understand how this can be balanced according to God.
Homework ~Ruth 4~Who turns emptiness into fullness?
  1. Do you know Jesus as your Redeemer? What specific areas of your life has he redeemed? Take some time and thank Him!
  2. How do we as women of God become known for women of excellence?
  3. Look at these two scriptures and write down what God's picture of excellence is:
Proverbs 31
Philippians 4:8-9

We would love to hear what you are taking from this study and what the Lord is speaking to you if you feel led to share!

Love,
Glenda

3 comments:

  1. Working on being "still". :) Sending u a big hug and thank you from Georgia. :)

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  2. Praying for you. Hugs back at ya.
    Love,
    Glenda

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  3. Don't know why I got stuck on "redeem" vs. "grace" but thanks for thinking some more on it. Noun vs. verb is a good way to look at it.
    I'm enjoying our study so much!

    XOXO,
    Amy

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