Spaces: How They "Got Relationships Done" Divinely
1. Put God First
- Ruth chose God’s people; Esther fasted before acting.
2. Acted with Honor
- Boaz refused shortcuts (Ruth 3:10-13).
3. Trusted God’s Timing
- Hannah waited years; Esther risked her life at the right moment.
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Application
- For Singles: Seek God’s heart *before* seeking a partner (Ruth’s loyalty → Boaz’s notice).
- For Leaders: Use influence for others (Esther’s courage).
- For the Hurting: Honest prayer moves God (Hannah’s tears → Samuel’s birth).
Prayer:
"Lord, teach us to surrender like Ruth, lead like Boaz, risk like Esther, and trust like Hannah. Align our relationships with Your will. Amen."
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Bible Study: Divine Relationships & Total Surrender
Lessons from Boaz, Ruth, Esther & Hannah
Key Verse:
"Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act." (Psalm 37:5)
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I. Ruth & Boaz: Integrity in Relationships
1. Ruth’s Surrender
- Left her past ("Your people will be my people, your God my God" – Ruth 1:16).
- Worked humbly (Ruth 2), trusted God’s provision.
2. Boaz’s Righteous Leadership
- Protected Ruth (Ruth 2:8-9), honored God’s law in marriage (Ruth 4).
Principle: God honors covenant loyalty. Divine connections flourish in integrity.
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II. Esther: Strategic Faith
1. Risked Everything for God’s People
- If I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16).
- Used her position after fasting/prayer (Esther 4:15-16).
2. Divine Timing
- God elevated her for such a time as this (Esther 4:14).
Principle: Surrender precedes divine favor.
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III. Hannah: Trust Through Pain
1. Prayed Honestly (1 Samuel 1:10-15)
- Poured out her soul, then "went her way and ate, no longer sad" (v.18).
2. Kept Her Promise
- Gave Samuel back to God (1 Samuel 1:28).
Principle: Raw faith invites miracles.