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Discussion Questions:
1. When have you seen God protect a destiny from distractions?
2. How can we discern between human opinions and divine warnings?
3. Share a scripture that helps you stay focused on God’s plan.
Deep Dive: Study how David ignored Shimei’s curses (2 Samuel 16:5-12) as a model for overcoming opposition.
Bible Study: Divine Alignment & Overcoming Distraction
Lessons from Ruth & Boaz, Esther, and Hannah
Key Truth:
"The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives." (Psalm 37:23)
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I. Ruth & Boaz: Focused on God’s Plan
1. Ruth’s Unwavering Commitment
- Chose loyalty to God’s people over fear of the future (Ruth 1:16)
- Worked diligently while trusting (Ruth 2:2-3)
2. Boaz’s Discernment
- Recognized Ruth’s worth *because* of her character (Ruth 2:11-12)
- Ignored potential gossip (Ruth 3:14)
Lesson: God-given connections are strengthened by obedience, not derailed by outside voices.
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II. Esther: Clarity in Chaos
1. Ignored Court Politics
- Focused on saving her people, not petty rivalries (Esther 4:14-16)
2. Divine Strategy Over Human Opinion
- Didn’t defend herself to critics—acted on God’s timing (Esther 5-7)
*Lesson:* When God appoints a purpose, human interference cannot stop it.
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III. Hannah: Blocking Out Noise
1. Prayed Through Misunderstanding
- Eli accused her of drunkenness, but she stayed focused (1 Samuel 1:14-15)
2. God Remembered Her
- Her persistent faith silenced doubters (1 Samuel 1:20)
Lesson: What God has promised, no voice can cancel.
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Modern Application: Staying Aligned
1. Guard Your Peace
- Like Boaz, refuse to entertain suspicion (Proverbs 4:23)
2. Stay in Your Lane
- Like Esther, focus on your divine assignment, not detractors
3. Pray Over Every Step
- Like Hannah, let God fight misunderstandings
Affirmation:
"The Lord will perfect what concerns me" (Psalm 138:8). Human opinions don’t override divine purpose.
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