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GOD’S BLUEPRINT FOR RELATIONSHIPS:� BUILDING CONNECTION �THAT HONORS HIM

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SESSION 3:RUTH & NAOMI’S RELATIONSHIP

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Sacrifice Tower

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What does loyalty look like?��How can we practice loyalty and selfless support in our own family, friendships, or community? �

GROUP DISCUSSION

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RUTH & NAOMI

  1. Selfless Love
  2. Faith & Obedience
  3. God-centered

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RUTH & NAOMI

Ruth 1:6-18

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REFLECTION

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Group Reflection

Read Philippians 2:3-4

  • How does this verse deepen your understanding of Ruth’s love?
  • How does Ruth’s decision to stay with Naomi reflect the mindset Paul encourages

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I WILL FOLLOW 

FOLLOWING GOD

WITH A HUMBLE,

SELFLESS HEART

—LIKE RUTH

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Ruth’s Road

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Ruth’s Road

When music plays, walk around “stones”

When music stops, look for nearest empty stone, then reflect on:

  • Where am I in my own journey of … (word on stone)

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REFLECTION

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Spend a few minutes reflecting in small groups about one takeaway from your walk.

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Arise in faith.�Walk in selfless love.�Follow in obedience.

O Church Arise

(Arise, Shine)

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Love is essential to Loyalty

Loyalty is essential to Sacrifice

Sacrifice is essential to Love

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REFLECTION

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  • Silent personal reflection time.
  • Ask God for grace to love and serve without seeking recognition

Individual Reflection

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Discussion Prompt

This week, I will show loyal love by…

Each person share one word / phrase that captures what they are taking away from the session.

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Challenge

Before the next session:

  • Who is God calling me to love selflessly right now?

  • One action step that I can take to show selfless love.

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Make Me A Servant

Embracing Selfless Love & Commitment

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Career highlights

LET US PRAY….