Ruth: Loyal Love — Adult Small Group Study

The book of Ruth is one of the most carefully crafted narratives in Scripture. In four chapters, it covers loss, loyalty, providence, vulnerability, and redemption. It is also one of the clearest Old Testament pictures of the gospel. This 4-week small group study through Ruth is written for Adult Small Group in small churches.

Each session includes a complete Facilitator Guide with background, discussion questions, and application, plus a Participant Handout with take-home questions and reflection fields. Sessions are designed for 60-75 minute sessions and work well for Sunday school classes, midweek groups, or small group settings with 4-12 participants.

What’s Included

• 4 complete facilitator guide sessions
• 4 participant handouts with take-home questions
• In-depth background and context for each passage
• Facilitator coaching notes for adult small group ministry
• Discussion questions that move from observation to application
• Weekly application challenges
• Gospel connection in every session
• Facilitator appendix with gospel framework and next steps for new believers

Session Titles

1. Session 1: Grief, Loyalty, and the God Who Stays (Ruth 1)
2. Session 2: Providence, Generosity, and the Ordinary Life (Ruth 2)
3. Session 3: The Courage to Ask for What You Need (Ruth 3)
4. Session 4: What Redemption Costs (Ruth 4)

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