This week we see the providential hand of God at work in the lives of Ruth and Naomi.

1. Watch Ruth by The Bible Project on RightNow Media in the River City Christian library.

2. Read Ruth chapter 2. What does Ruth’s willingness to work in Boaz’s field reveal about her character and her loyalty to Naomi?

3. How does Boaz treat Ruth? What does this chapter reveal about Boaz’s character and relationship with God?

4. In what ways do we see God’s grace, mercy, and provision for Ruth and Naomi in this chapter?

5. Unbeknownst to Ruth, she is being observed by the other workers as she gleans in the field. How does Ruth’s commitment to hard work inspire you in your own tasks and responsibilities? Does the way you conduct yourself at work or in your home represent Christ well when the world is watching you?

6. There is so much joy in acknowledging and living in answered prayer. Share a time when you didn’t realize God had answered a prayer until you looked back and realized God’s providence in the situation.

7. What we often think of as coincidences can actually be the providential hand of God at work in everyday circumstances. If we don’t intentionally review our prayer lists, we can miss the blessing of seeing how God had been at work our lives. How can we be more aware of God’s providence at work in our Growth Group?