What does Boaz know about Ruth?
How does Boaz pray for Ruth?
What kindness does Boaz extend toward Ruth?
How does Ruth respond to his kindness?
How would you define the character of Ruth and the character of Boaz?
Do these verses suggest how employers and employees are to relate? (wealthy and poor)
If Boaz is a foreshadow of Jesus...who does Ruth foreshadow?
What comparisons can you make between the relationship between Boaz & Ruth and Jesus and the Church?
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Ruth Chap 2: 1-10
1) How does Ruth relate to Naomi?
2) Why did Ruth want to go to the Fields?
3) Whose field did she glean from? How did she happen to be on that field?
4) Who is Boaz?
5 How does Boaz interact with his servants?
6) How do Boaz and Ruth interact each other?
7) What are Boaz's instructions to his servants concerning Ruth - What are his instructions to Ruth? How does Ruth respond?
Read Ruth chapter 2 v: 8 and 9
If Boaz represents Jesus and Ruth the church...what do you believe these verses speaks believers.
8) What conclusions do you have about the poor from these chapter
9) What conclusions do you have about the wealthy?
2) Why did Ruth want to go to the Fields?
3) Whose field did she glean from? How did she happen to be on that field?
4) Who is Boaz?
5 How does Boaz interact with his servants?
6) How do Boaz and Ruth interact each other?
7) What are Boaz's instructions to his servants concerning Ruth - What are his instructions to Ruth? How does Ruth respond?
Read Ruth chapter 2 v: 8 and 9
If Boaz represents Jesus and Ruth the church...what do you believe these verses speaks believers.
8) What conclusions do you have about the poor from these chapter
9) What conclusions do you have about the wealthy?
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Ruth Chapter One...
Ruth Chapter One
1) Why did Elimelech, Naomi and their two sons leave Bethlehem-judah?
Do you think that they should have stayed in Bethlehem? Why/Why Not
Should they have stayed in Moab? Why/Why not
How do you determine whether to leave or stay in an uncomfortable circumstance?
If you choose to leave how do you determine where to go?
2) Do you think the two sons should have married women of Moab? Why/ Why Not
3) Why did Naomi want to return to Bethlehem?
4) What do you think the relationship was between Naomi and her daughter in laws?
5) How did Orpah and Ruth differ in their relationship to Naomi?
Why do you think Orpah turned back to her own country?
Why do you think Ruth choose to follow Naomi?
6) Why do you think that Naomi said that the Lord had testified against her, and the almighty hath afflicted her?
1) Why did Elimelech, Naomi and their two sons leave Bethlehem-judah?
Do you think that they should have stayed in Bethlehem? Why/Why Not
Should they have stayed in Moab? Why/Why not
How do you determine whether to leave or stay in an uncomfortable circumstance?
If you choose to leave how do you determine where to go?
2) Do you think the two sons should have married women of Moab? Why/ Why Not
3) Why did Naomi want to return to Bethlehem?
4) What do you think the relationship was between Naomi and her daughter in laws?
5) How did Orpah and Ruth differ in their relationship to Naomi?
Why do you think Orpah turned back to her own country?
Why do you think Ruth choose to follow Naomi?
6) Why do you think that Naomi said that the Lord had testified against her, and the almighty hath afflicted her?
Sunday, February 15, 2009
The Book of Ruth
Women of the Bible Discussion Series - March 14th, 2009
THE BOOK OF RUTH
"And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not:
Ruth 2:15
CHAPTERS ONE THROUGH FOUR
THE BOOK OF RUTH
"And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not:
Ruth 2:15
CHAPTERS ONE THROUGH FOUR
Esther - The discussion
Thank you to all the women who participated in our discussion of Esther. We discussed how the world might be viewing our relationship to Jesus. We are called the Bride of Christ - do we honor and respect our Bridegroom? Does the world see the reverence we have for Jesus?
When the Lord ask something of us - how do we respond? We also discussed the importance of prayer and fasting. Seeking and waiting upon the Lord. Esther had called for three days of prayer and fasting. She did not do this alone but asked that they all join her in this time of fasting and prayer. On the third day Esther went to see the king.
Is it right to disobey the law? Both Mordecai and Esther had disobeyed the law of the king.
The king:
When the king was told about the plot to kill him his response was to investigate the truth of the accusation and then hang the plotters. Mordecai role was written in the book of chronicles.
When Haman approached the king to request the death of the Jews the king responded by giving Haman the authority to do so...there was not an investigation about the truth of the accusation.
The king sought counsel on what to do when deciding the fate of Vashti...
The king gave Mordecai authority over what to do about those who would kill them...
Haman
Haman had great riches, power and position and yet it all meant nothing to him because Mordecai would not bow to him.
Haman sought not only to kill Mordecai but all the Jews...
Haman automatically believed that he would be the one whom the king chose to honor...
Mordecai
Took care of Esther as his own
Counseled Esther
Esther
Humble
Submissive, respectful and obedient to Mordecai
Submissive and respectful to the king
Found favor with others
Mordecai with the kings authority wrote that the Jews could defend themselves against their enemies. Then because of the position and authority the king had given Mordecai, many feared the Jews and some because of that fear had joined with the Jews. Several of the women shared that because of our position in Christ we also have that authority to defend ourselves against the enemy of our souls. That we are to do spiritual warfare. That we should know that it is because of our position in Christ Jesus that we have such authority and that it is also because of that position that the enemy fears us. It is not by might, nor by power but by his spirit.
This discussion is open to all. Looking forward to everyone's comment.
When the Lord ask something of us - how do we respond? We also discussed the importance of prayer and fasting. Seeking and waiting upon the Lord. Esther had called for three days of prayer and fasting. She did not do this alone but asked that they all join her in this time of fasting and prayer. On the third day Esther went to see the king.
Is it right to disobey the law? Both Mordecai and Esther had disobeyed the law of the king.
The king:
When the king was told about the plot to kill him his response was to investigate the truth of the accusation and then hang the plotters. Mordecai role was written in the book of chronicles.
When Haman approached the king to request the death of the Jews the king responded by giving Haman the authority to do so...there was not an investigation about the truth of the accusation.
The king sought counsel on what to do when deciding the fate of Vashti...
The king gave Mordecai authority over what to do about those who would kill them...
Haman
Haman had great riches, power and position and yet it all meant nothing to him because Mordecai would not bow to him.
Haman sought not only to kill Mordecai but all the Jews...
Haman automatically believed that he would be the one whom the king chose to honor...
Mordecai
Took care of Esther as his own
Counseled Esther
Esther
Humble
Submissive, respectful and obedient to Mordecai
Submissive and respectful to the king
Found favor with others
Mordecai with the kings authority wrote that the Jews could defend themselves against their enemies. Then because of the position and authority the king had given Mordecai, many feared the Jews and some because of that fear had joined with the Jews. Several of the women shared that because of our position in Christ we also have that authority to defend ourselves against the enemy of our souls. That we are to do spiritual warfare. That we should know that it is because of our position in Christ Jesus that we have such authority and that it is also because of that position that the enemy fears us. It is not by might, nor by power but by his spirit.
This discussion is open to all. Looking forward to everyone's comment.
Friday, February 13, 2009
REMINDER
ESTHER
WOMEN OF THE BIBLE DISCUSSION SERIES
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14TH 10:00 A.M. - 12:00P.M.
DEEPER LIFE FELLOWSHIP IN CHRIST
WOMEN OF THE BIBLE DISCUSSION SERIES
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14TH 10:00 A.M. - 12:00P.M.
DEEPER LIFE FELLOWSHIP IN CHRIST
Esther Chapter 9
Esther Chapter 9
Why do you think the Jews prevailed against their enemies? 9:1-3
Why was Mordecai feared and respected? Why did they(the enemies of the Jews) fear to oppose Mordecai 9: 4
What did the Jews do to their enemies? 9:6-10
Why do you think the Jews did not take any of the spoil? 9: 15-16 (8:11 reveals that it was written that they were to take spoils)
The king asked Esther what else she wanted...what was the response of Esther? 9: 11-15
Why would Esther request that Haman's sons be hung since they were already dead?
Why would Esther request that in Shushan they be given another day to destroy the enemy of the Jews?
Why is important to celebrate and remember victories over our enemies?
Why do you think the Jews prevailed against their enemies? 9:1-3
Why was Mordecai feared and respected? Why did they(the enemies of the Jews) fear to oppose Mordecai 9: 4
What did the Jews do to their enemies? 9:6-10
Why do you think the Jews did not take any of the spoil? 9: 15-16 (8:11 reveals that it was written that they were to take spoils)
The king asked Esther what else she wanted...what was the response of Esther? 9: 11-15
Why would Esther request that Haman's sons be hung since they were already dead?
Why would Esther request that in Shushan they be given another day to destroy the enemy of the Jews?
Why is important to celebrate and remember victories over our enemies?
Esther Chapter 8
Esther Chapter 8
What rewards did Esther and Mordecai receive from the king? 8:1-2
What did Esther further request of the king? 8:3-6
What does this reveal about the character of Esther?
What was the kings response? 8:7-8
What does the way the king responded to the earlier request by Haman and this request of Esther tell you about the character of the king?
What did Mordecai write in the king's name? 8:9-13
What are your thoughts on Mordecai's edict?
What rewards did Esther and Mordecai receive from the king? 8:1-2
What did Esther further request of the king? 8:3-6
What does this reveal about the character of Esther?
What was the kings response? 8:7-8
What does the way the king responded to the earlier request by Haman and this request of Esther tell you about the character of the king?
What did Mordecai write in the king's name? 8:9-13
What are your thoughts on Mordecai's edict?
Esther Chap 7
Esther Chapter 7
What does the king offer Esther? 7:2
What does this reveal about how the king regards Esther?
How does Esther present her request to the king? 7:3
What does this reveal about her character?
What did Esther request? 7:4
What was the response of the king?
What role do you believe wine may have played in the reaction of the king? (consider also chapter one and his response to vashti)
What are your thoughts on why Esther invited Haman to the banquets?
How did Haman respond to Esther's accusations?7:7
Why do you think that Haman pleaded with Esther rather than the king?
Should Haman responded differently? explain.
What can we learn from Esther about confronting people and circumstances that mean you harm?
What does the king offer Esther? 7:2
What does this reveal about how the king regards Esther?
How does Esther present her request to the king? 7:3
What does this reveal about her character?
What did Esther request? 7:4
What was the response of the king?
What role do you believe wine may have played in the reaction of the king? (consider also chapter one and his response to vashti)
What are your thoughts on why Esther invited Haman to the banquets?
How did Haman respond to Esther's accusations?7:7
Why do you think that Haman pleaded with Esther rather than the king?
Should Haman responded differently? explain.
What can we learn from Esther about confronting people and circumstances that mean you harm?
Esther 6
Esther Chapter 6
What do you think the king had insomnia that particular night? 6-1
What did the king do while unable to sleep? 6 2-6
What was the king's response to what was written in the book of chronicles? 6-3
Why did Haman assume that he was the one to be honored? 6:6-7
What are the things that Haman suggested to the king to honor such a man? 6:8-9
Based on Haman's suggestions what can you surmise about him? 6:7-9
What was Haman's reaction when he realized that it was Mordecai who was to be honored? 6:12-13
How did the king know that Mordecai was a Jew? 6:10
What was Mordecai's reaction to being honored?
How did Haman's friends respond when Haman told them what happened?6:13
What do you think the king had insomnia that particular night? 6-1
What did the king do while unable to sleep? 6 2-6
What was the king's response to what was written in the book of chronicles? 6-3
Why did Haman assume that he was the one to be honored? 6:6-7
What are the things that Haman suggested to the king to honor such a man? 6:8-9
Based on Haman's suggestions what can you surmise about him? 6:7-9
What was Haman's reaction when he realized that it was Mordecai who was to be honored? 6:12-13
How did the king know that Mordecai was a Jew? 6:10
What was Mordecai's reaction to being honored?
How did Haman's friends respond when Haman told them what happened?6:13
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Esther Chapter 5-Haman is given advice
Esther 5
How did Haman's family and friends encourage him?
What counsel did they give Haman?
Is God' s timing and authority over events evident in this chapter? Explain.
How did Haman's family and friends encourage him?
What counsel did they give Haman?
Is God' s timing and authority over events evident in this chapter? Explain.
Esther 5 ...a table prepared in the presence of an enemy
Esther Chapter 5
Why did Esther not make her request immediately known to the king?
How do we approach our Lord of Lords and king of kings when our needs seem urgent?
How comfortable would you feel sitting at the same table as your enemy(who wants you and your people destroyed)?
Haman has many reason to feel blessed and happy-yet he is miserable. Why is he miserable?
Could he have chosen to be happy? What could he have done differently?
Have you ever let the enemy steal your joy? Does someone else have control over your joy?
How can we keep ourselves from falling into the trap of being miserable. How can we insure that others do not control our joy?
Why did Esther not make her request immediately known to the king?
How do we approach our Lord of Lords and king of kings when our needs seem urgent?
How comfortable would you feel sitting at the same table as your enemy(who wants you and your people destroyed)?
Haman has many reason to feel blessed and happy-yet he is miserable. Why is he miserable?
Could he have chosen to be happy? What could he have done differently?
Have you ever let the enemy steal your joy? Does someone else have control over your joy?
How can we keep ourselves from falling into the trap of being miserable. How can we insure that others do not control our joy?
Esther chap 5- Approaching the king
Esther Chap. 5
Why do you think Esther put on her royal apparel?
Why do you think that Esther became empowered to approach the king without his sending for her?
Do you think she was right to break the law?
Do you notice any changes of attitude and character in Esther(comparing chap 4 to chap 5)
Do you possess similar character traits ? Which of Esther's character traits would you like to possess and how would you obtain and develop them?
What was the kings response when he saw Esther in the inner court?
What can we conclude from the king's response?
Why do you think Esther put on her royal apparel?
Why do you think that Esther became empowered to approach the king without his sending for her?
Do you think she was right to break the law?
Do you notice any changes of attitude and character in Esther(comparing chap 4 to chap 5)
Do you possess similar character traits ? Which of Esther's character traits would you like to possess and how would you obtain and develop them?
What was the kings response when he saw Esther in the inner court?
What can we conclude from the king's response?
Esther Chap 4
Esther Chap 4
How would you describe Esther's character in this chapter?
Why did Esther ask that all the Jews in Shushan also fast for three days?
Why do you think that God is not mentioned by name? Do you see God's plan or intervention in this chapter?
Esther declares "If I perish, I perish" - what are you thoughts on that statement..her character, faith, emotions, state of mind....
What would your response be to someone telling you to do something that meant facing great challenges or risk?
How do we see God and the people working together?
What characteristics must you possess or develop in order to to the things that God calls you to do?
Why do you think people of faith sometimes do not walk in that faith, rely on their faith when facing problems (big or small)...
How would you describe Esther's character in this chapter?
Why did Esther ask that all the Jews in Shushan also fast for three days?
Why do you think that God is not mentioned by name? Do you see God's plan or intervention in this chapter?
Esther declares "If I perish, I perish" - what are you thoughts on that statement..her character, faith, emotions, state of mind....
What would your response be to someone telling you to do something that meant facing great challenges or risk?
How do we see God and the people working together?
What characteristics must you possess or develop in order to to the things that God calls you to do?
Why do you think people of faith sometimes do not walk in that faith, rely on their faith when facing problems (big or small)...
Esther Chap 4 responding to dangerous circumstances
Esther Chapter 4
How did Mordecai and the other Jews respond to Haman's Plans?
What does their response tell you about them?
Why did Esther send clothes to Mordecai? Why did he refuse?
What was Esther's initial response when told that Mordecai wants her to ask the king to spare her people?
How did Mordecai respond to Esther's refusal?
When Esther agreed to see the king - what were her instructions to Mordecai?
How did Mordecai and the other Jews respond to Haman's Plans?
What does their response tell you about them?
Why did Esther send clothes to Mordecai? Why did he refuse?
What was Esther's initial response when told that Mordecai wants her to ask the king to spare her people?
How did Mordecai respond to Esther's refusal?
When Esther agreed to see the king - what were her instructions to Mordecai?
Esther Chap 3:5-10
Esther Chapter 3:4-10
Haman was angered because Mordecai would not bow to him. Why then did he set out to destroy all the Jews?
How would you define Haman's character? Where(in whom) else do you see similar characteristics?
How did Haman persuade the king to approve of his plan to destroy all the Jews?
How did the king show his approval?
Haman was angered because Mordecai would not bow to him. Why then did he set out to destroy all the Jews?
How would you define Haman's character? Where(in whom) else do you see similar characteristics?
How did Haman persuade the king to approve of his plan to destroy all the Jews?
How did the king show his approval?
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Esther Chap 3 - Whom should you obey?
Chapter 3: 2-4
What do you think is the reason(s) that Mordecai would not bow to Haman?
Why would the king's servants tell Haman that Mordecai would not bow to him?
What do these verses tell you about the character of Mordecai?
What was the kings response to being informed about the threat to his own life?(see chap 2:23)
What is the kings respone to Haman's request to destroy all the Jews?
Do you think Mordecai should have obeyed the king's command to bow to Haman?
why/why not?
What do you think is the reason(s) that Mordecai would not bow to Haman?
Why would the king's servants tell Haman that Mordecai would not bow to him?
What do these verses tell you about the character of Mordecai?
What was the kings response to being informed about the threat to his own life?(see chap 2:23)
What is the kings respone to Haman's request to destroy all the Jews?
Do you think Mordecai should have obeyed the king's command to bow to Haman?
why/why not?
Friday, February 6, 2009
Esther Chap 2 Preparing to meet the king
Esther Chap.2
v 8-11
What happened in the first house and who was in charge?
v12-14
When could the women visit the king? What was involved with meeting the king?
v15-18
What did Esther take for her visit with the king? What were the results?
v 8-11
What happened in the first house and who was in charge?
v12-14
When could the women visit the king? What was involved with meeting the king?
v15-18
What did Esther take for her visit with the king? What were the results?
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Esther Chap 2- who's job is it?
According to scripture who is primarily responsible to care for the needy(Orphans and Widows)
Esther Chap 2:7, Acts 6:1-8, Acts 20:28-35, 1 Peter 5:13, 1 Timothy 5
Do you believe that todays church is living out the above scriptures?
If so please explain and describe who benefits and how.
If not what do you think would be different if the church obeyed these scriptures.
Esther Chap 2:7, Acts 6:1-8, Acts 20:28-35, 1 Peter 5:13, 1 Timothy 5
Do you believe that todays church is living out the above scriptures?
If so please explain and describe who benefits and how.
If not what do you think would be different if the church obeyed these scriptures.
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