Hold Fast - Part 2: "Hold Fast to God's People"

This week Pastor Jake continues a study through the Book of Ruth with Part 2 “Hold Fast to God’s People.” In today’s sermon we will explore three characters, Naomi and her two daughters-in-law Ruth and Orpah, and what we can learn from them about friendship. Enjoy! Life Group Questions: Recap the Story found in Ruth 1:6-17, and then discuss as a group the following questions . . . 1) How would you describe Naomi’s relationship with her daughters-in-law? How does she treat them in this story? 2) Do you give the people in your life that kind of freedom in your relationship with them? What’s scary or difficult about living that way? What’s good about approaching relationships like this? 3) How would you describe Oprah’s response to Naomi? Have you ever had someone treat you that way? What can we learn from Naomi about how to respond in that situation? 4) How would you describe Ruth’s response to Naomi? Have you ever had a friend like Ruth in your life? What have you learned about friendship from that experience? 5) What role does Jesus play in our lives in helping us to become a friend like Ruth? 6) Which character from this story do you relate to the most right now? 7) What is Jesus speaking to you through this passage? What is he asking you to do?