Bible Studies

Ruth & Esther

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Ruth

1. Introduction: "Naomi's Emptying" (Ruth 1:1-5; 71 Hebrew words)
2. Body
   1. Part I (Ruth 1:6-22)
   2. Part II (Ruth 2:1-19)
   3. Turning Point (Ruth 2:20; Exact Middle Verse in Hebrew)
   4. Part III (Ruth 3)
   5. Part IV (Ruth 4:1-12)
3. Conclusion: "Naomi's Filling" (Ruth 4:13-17; 71 Hebrew words)
4. Epilogue: Genealogy (Ruth 4:18-22)

Background on Threshing Floors in the Time of Ruth

Responsibilities of a "Kinsman-Redeemer" (Goel)

• Provide Heirs (Deut 25:5-10)
• Redeem Land (Lev 25:25-28)
• Free Slaves (Lev 25:47-49)
• Avenge Murder (Num 35:19-21)

The above studies were prepared by Jason Labonte.

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Esther

Overview of Esther

Esther Chapters 1 & 2

Esther Chapters 6 & 7

The above studies were prepared by Dwight Schwartz and Jason Labonte.

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Updated: 2009.09.02:10:58