Close Reading method is a popular reading strategy used by teachers in classrooms throughout the United States. Repeated readings and systematic analysis of the text provided by the Close Reading method, greatly impacts the comprehension of the reader. As readers use Close strategies, they are drawn deeply into the text as they mark, diagram and highlight the text in meaningful ways. When readers interact rigorously with the text, comprehension and retention sky rocket.

In part two of the book of Ruth Close Bible Study, we add an additional Close study method–reader generated questions. Today, you have the opportunity to ask and answer your own questions as you study God’s word. If you enjoy doodling as you study, you will love Close Bible study.Gather you Bible, makers, highlighters, and colored pencils and lets dig in!

To download a copy of today’s study, please click on the link below.

Close Bible Study: Ruth Part 2

For additional resources on Close Reading, please access the following  link.

Harvard College Writing Center

Scholastic Close Reading

We have come to the end of our journey with Ruth, but as long as we draw breath, we are not finished with our journey God. With God there are always new beginnings, challenges and chances. To do the final day of walking with God, please click on the link: Walking with God: Day Sixteen

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Sometimes life can seem full of impossible problems and trials. When faced with the impossible, God calls us to trust and continue walking with Him. After all, nothing is impossible for God! To do today’s Bible study on the book of Ruth, please click on the link: Walking with God: Day Six

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Walking with God is a moment by moment relationship. Each morning He calls us to spend time in His presence so He can bestow upon us new mercies and grace. Get ready to delve deeply into the book of Ruth as we study  original language  and let it impact our hearts and minds. Please click on the link for Day Three of Walking With God: A Study on the Book of Ruth.

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