Helpful Bible passages
- Deuteronomy 24: 10-22 (“poor laws”) cf. Ruth 2: 1-12
- Ruth 2: 8-20 (Boaz supports Ruth)
- Psalm 82 (Yahweh’s judgment on corporate treatment of the weak and helpless)
- 1 Corinthians 12 (being the body of Christ)
Hymns to explore
- Before I take the body of my Lord (StF 575) confession/communion
- Brother, sister, let me serve you (StF 611)
- I will speak out for those who have no voices (StF 702)
- Let love be real, in giving and receiving (StF 615)
- We do not hope to ease our minds by simple answers, shifted blame (StF 717)
Also see More hymns
Resources/reflections
What hymns tell us about walking with Micah. . . as allies
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Ruth: a story of lives interconnected (Bible Month 2020)