Lesson 5: Jesus’ Invitation to Come Near (Ruth 2:9-14)

Questions 4, 5, 6, and 7

Question 4: Boaz was the son of an outcast harlot called Rahab from the city of Jericho. (3:34 mark in the video)TrueFalse
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Question 5: Please contrast the life of Boaz’s mother, Rahab, with the life of Ruth. (3:40 mark in the video)Log in / create an account to enroll or continue where you left off.

Question 6: In Psalm 87:4-7, it says: “I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me - along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush  - when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’ ” 5 And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.” 6 The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah 7 Singers and pipers will proclaim, “All my springs of joy are in You.” (Psalm 87:4-7 BSG). How were the Gentile nations, those outside the covenant of promise, far off and estranged, treated by God? (4:21 mark in the video)
As if they were born into the family of God as an Israelite.
Held at arm’s length until they became godly.
Avoided because of their past.
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Question 7: Are you feeling unacceptable or an outcast in some way? How is your heart affected to hear that through Jesus’ death and resurrection, you were reborn, your name as a believer is now recorded in the register of His family,  “This one was born in Zion.” and that God rejoices over you? (Psalm 87:6-7). Please share.Log in / create an account to enroll or continue where you left off.