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This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church. Because God’s plan is for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children’s faith, we want YOU to be the one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to them. For additional support in spiritual parenting and to learn more about creating transforming environments in your home, be sure to pick up HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource from your church or download at HomeFrontMag.com. You can also access the HomeFront app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
4.3 God Takes Care of Us Part of The Big God Story Ruth 1—4 Ruth
• After the death of her husband and sons, Naomi prepared to return to her homeland. • Naomi’s daughter-in-law Orpah returned to the home of her mother, while Ruth insisted on staying with Naomi. • Ruth pledged to make her home with Naomi and worship the God of Israel as her God.
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Teachable Moments After reading Ruth 2:8–13, discuss the following together:
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STORYTELLING YOUNGER: Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story. Psalm 107:2a
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Your child is learning more about the world but may have trouble understanding issues such as hunger or homelessness. Offer him plenty of opportunities to ask questions, and then take the time to patiently answer each one.
• How did God care for Ruth? • How can I know God is taking care of me? • How can I tell others that God will take care of them?
OLDER: Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe. Psalm 107:2
Blessing
For more information about blessing your child, see the Blessing section in HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource.
A blessing to pray over your child: (Insert name of child), may you trust God to love you and take care of you. © 2014 David C Cook. TruResources are developed in partnership with ROCKHARBOR Church and a national network of family and children’s ministry leaders. All rights reserved.