christian education

 

2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” We believe Scripture is authoritative in the life of the believer not because it is endorsed by a human being but because God authenticates Himself through Scripture. God reveals Himself through the Scripture that speaks of Him. Therefore, Scripture is essential for knowledge of God and knowing the living person of God. Scripture also helps us to discern Truth (of God) and through Scripture, the Spirit (God himself) changes and forms the lives of believers. For these reasons, God’s people come to delight in Scripture and meditate on it day and night. It is foundational for the Christian to study the Bible to know and love the Lord.

 

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

– 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV)

Ruth

Meeting Time: Last 3 Sunday’s of the month 11am-12pm, March 9 – May 25, 2025

Location:  Church White House

Class Description

We will learn how to read a narrative book like Ruth on its own terms and within its own theological messages for our lives, but we will also examine how the book of Ruth places itself within the context of the Bible and is meant to be read through that lens. The book of Ruth examines the themes of tragedy and loss, hope, redemption, and the human struggle in all of this.

Learning Outcomes

  1. To Learn how to read Hebrew narrative book on its own terms and in the scope of the Bible
  2. Developing hermeneutical skills to read Hebrew narrative more effectively
  3. To develop a competent reading of Ruth for personal edification
  4. To develop a competent reading of Ruth to share it with others

Study Requirements

The Bible (Recommended: Study Bible)

Class Schedule & Content

March 9 Background to Ruth (Ken)

March 16 Ruth 1:1-5 The Introduction & Crisis (Ken)

March 23 Ruth 1:6-21 Response & Interpretation of the Crisis (Ken)

March 30 Ruth 1:22-2:16 New Hope (David)

April 13 Ruth 2:17-23 The Results of this New Hope (David)

April 20 Easter Sunday (no class)

April 27 Ruth 3:1-18 The Scheme (Justin)

May 11 Mother’s Day (no class)

May 18 Ruth 4:1-12 The Legal Resolution (Ken)

May 25 Ruth 4:13-17 The Family Line Resolution (Justin)