by Sam E. Stone The book of Ruth provides an excellent example of today’s lesson title, “Caring for one another.” After Ruth gleaned in the field of Boaz, Naomi told her daughter-in-law, “That man is our close relative; he is one of our kinsman-redeemers” (2:20). Such a person was responsible to look out for the […]
The Lesson and Life for August 28, 2011
by Eric A. Shelhart I have a confession to make. I have walked past homeless people on the street and acted like I didn’t see them. I have even lied to a person on the street asking for money, even though I might have had a dollar in my pocket. If we are honest, most […]
Where You Live for August 28, 2011
by Dan Lentz 1. Have you ever explored your family tree? What is your family’s ethnic heritage? What is the origin of your family name? Read Ruth 4:1-10. 2. In the time of Ruth and Boaz, the continuation of a family line was very important. Today children and grandchildren are seen as extensions of their […]
The Lesson and Life for August 21, 2011
by Eric A. Shelhart The church I serve operates a ministry called The Big Reach Center of Hope. The Center provides food and clothing as well as other assistance and training to people in need. We recently finished a back-to-school campaign that provides new outfits, backpacks full of school supplies and other items to more […]
Empowering the needy—The Uniform Lesson for August 21
by Sam E. Stone Edith Deen wrote, “Ruth, the central figure in the Book of Ruth, is one of the most lovable women in the Bible. And her abiding love embraces the person you would least expect it to, her mother-in-law, Naomi.” In last week’s lesson we saw Ruth’s determination to return with Naomi to […]
