OT 45 Ruth

Reference: Ruth 1-4

Big Idea: Jesus, our Redeemer, died to forgive our sins.

Verse: Ephesians 1:7 - In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses...

Motions for the Big Idea:Jesus - make a cross with your forearmsRedeemer - cross the first two fingers of each hand, cross your forearms in an “X”, then pull apart for hands until they are even with your shoulders, facing out, with fingers still crossed*Died - cross your arms over your chestForgive - hold left palm up, brush it off twice with the fingertips of your other hand**Sins - two thumbs down*This is the ASL sign for “redemption”. See a demonstration.**This is the ASL sign for “forgive.” See a demonstration.


Motions for the Verse:Him - make a cross with your forearmsRedemption - cross the first two fingers of each hand, cross your forearms in an “X”, then pull apart for hands until they are even with your shoulders, facing out, with fingers still crossed*Blood - point to each wrist, where Jesus’ nails would have been placedForgiveness - hold left palm up, brush it off twice with the fingertips of your other hand**Trespasses - two thumbs down*This is the ASL sign for “redemption”. See a demonstration.**This is the ASL sign for “forgive.” See a demonstration.


Questions to Ask Throughout the Week

1. What happened to Naomi’s sons and husband? // They died.
2. Who went with Naomi to Bethlehem? // Ruth
3. What was life like for widows back then? // They were poor
4. How did Ruth and Naomi get food to eat? // Ruth gathered grain from the field
5. Who’s field did Ruth go to? // Boaz
6. Who was Ruth’s redeemer? // Boaz
7. What was the name of Ruth and Boaz’s child? // Obed
8. Who was Ruth and Boaz’s great-great-great-great etc. grandson? // Jesus
9. What does it mean that Jesus is our redeemer? // He bled and died to pay the price for our sins.
10. What is today’s big idea? // Jesus, our Redeemer, died to forgive our sins
11. What is today’s Bible verse? // Ephesians 1:7 - In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses... (ESV)

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