Sermon Outline:
- Naomi's bitter state is noticed
- Depending upon the loving hand of God's providence
- Oh, to be noticed by grace!
Family Discussion Questions:
- Why did Naomi not want people to call her by her name any longer?
- What in the book so far teaches us about Noami's view of God's providence?
- What is the difference between the providence of God and fate?
- What is the difference between the providence of God and random chance?
- Is the plan of God for our lives something we are instructed to search out?
- Why is it dangerous to try to interpret the events in our lives as "God trying to tell you something"?
- What was it about Israel that made her the apple of God's eye?
- How does the affection of God for you in Christ help you to accept those things which He brings to your life by His providential hand?
- Why is it Good News for you that God's affection is a covenant one?
