Lord's Day, International KJV Sunday School Lesson Outline for Teachers and Students

August 11

Lesson 11 (KJV)

A Mother-Daughter Covenant

Devotional Reading: Ruth 4:13–17

Background Scripture: Ruth 1:1–18

Ruth 1:6–11, 14–18

6 Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the Lord had visited his people in giving them bread.

7 Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, and her two daughters in law with her; and they went on the way to return unto the land of Judah.

8 And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother’s house: the Lord deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me.

9 The Lord grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them; and they lifted up their voice, and wept.

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10 And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto thy people.

11 And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will ye go with me? are there yet any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands?

14 And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.

15 And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law.

16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:

17 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the Lord do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.

18 When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her.

Key Verse

Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.—Ruth 1:16

Covenant in God

Unit 3: Covenant: A Personal Perspective

Lessons 10–13

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Recall the dramatic account of Ruth’s decision to go with Naomi from Moab to Israel.

2. Explain how the historical context influenced the decisions of Ruth, Naomi, and Orpah.

3. Develop a plan to assist someone who is experiencing loss and/or loneliness.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. A Selfless Act

B. Lesson Context: Period of the Judges

C. Lesson Context: Non-Israelites

I. First Plea (Ruth 1:6–10)

A. Return to Judah (vv. 6, 7)

B. Return to Moab (vv. 8, 9)

Setting Our Children Free

C. Widows’ Resolution (v. 10)

II. Second Plea (Ruth 1:11, 14)

A. Widow’s Desperation (v. 11)

B. Daughter’s Departure (v. 14)

III. Third Plea (Ruth 1:15–18)

A. Mother’s Counsel (v. 15)

B. Daughter’s Resolution (vv. 16–18)

Permanent Stickiness

Conclusion

A. A Selfless Life

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

Balaam	Bay-lum.
Balak	Bay-lack.
Canaan	Kay-nun.
Elimelech	Ee-lim-eh-leck.
Moabite	Mo-ub-ite.
Mosaic	Mo-zay-ik.
Naaman	Nay-uh-mun.
Nehemiah	Nee-huh-my-uh.
Orpah	Or-pah.
Rahab	Ray-hab.
Syrian	Sear-ee-un.

Visual for Lesson 11. Start a discussion by pointing to this visual as you ask, “Why is this statement important for the Christian walk (or run)?”

What Do You Think? In what way could you show kindness to a person in need of direction in life were you to use God’s kindness to you as a model? Digging Deeper How would that expression of kindness differ for a close friend vs. a mere acquaintance?

What Do You Think? What circumstances call for helping that takes the form of loyalty? Why? Digging Deeper In what situations, if any, might an expression of loyalty do more harm than good? Why?

What Do You Think? What should you do for and/or say to someone who is about to make a major life-decision while under emotional distress? Digging Deeper To what extent, if any, should your answer take into account his or her personality? Why?

What Do You Think? What should be your next step were you tomorrow to encounter someone who is determined to go “all in” for Christ? Digging Deeper At what point would you include the caution of Luke 14:25–33 in your counsel?

What Do You Think? What methods can we use to teach others (and ourselves) when to speak up and when to shut up? Or is that something to learn only by personal experience? Explain. Digging Deeper Consider how these texts suggest possibilities: 1 Kings 22:5; Job 2:9, 10, 12, 13; 13:4, 5; 16:1–5; 19:2; Psalm 12:6; Proverbs 12:18; 16:21, 24; 17:27; 23:9; Ecclesiastes 5:2; 6:11.

Thought to Remember

God uses the faithful to help those in need.

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Activity Page (August 11: A Mother-Daughter Covenant)

Nickelson, Ronald L. et al., eds. The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2018–2019. Vol. 66. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2018. Print.