Spiritual Formation Bible Study: Book 2 – Ruth

The Book of Ruth sits between the lawless days of the Judges and the stability of the judgeship of Samuel. The three key characters are Naomi, Ruth and Boaz. Each person’s life story presented three perspectives of the lived experience of faith. Unseen is the hidden, divine Presence and actions of God. Each came forth from the sacred pages as real people doing their best to deal with life’s uncertainties, unexpected calamities and good fortune. Most notably, each acted rightly in the sight of God. Ruth was loyal and chaste. Naomi, though bitter, cared about Ruth’s welfare. Boaz was rich, respected and powerful but God-honouring. There was no self-seeking, no bitterness, no exploitation. It is also a lovely romantic story, quite unexpected, but wholly wonderful. 

This series of Spiritual Formation Bible Studies is designed to be extended times for us to immerse in God’s Word, dwell in Scripture long enough to inhabit the world that it describes. To live for a while in the world of God as recorded in Scripture, see God’s world come alive through the text, then see God’s kingdom as equally real and alive in our modern world.

Each course begins with an introduction to CSF’s approach and posture to receiving the Word of God. We immerse and inhabit the biblical text through the practice of lectio divina, silence, imagination, contemplation alongside with the study and analysis of the text and context of the bible passage.

Subsequent sessions will delve into each chapter of the Bible book. Participants are expected to read the entire book several times at their own time, as part of the discipline to cultivate a deeper immersion into God’s Word. Our time together will include silent reflection and sharing of your own personal spiritual formation with one another.

Fee: $400 for each book study (5 sessions).
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You can pay in full upon registration, or pay a non-refundable $50 registration fee (part of the full fee).