Ruth & Naomi
Ruth chose to stay with this person instead of returning home.
Who is Naomi
Hannah prayed at this holy place for a son.
What is the tabernacle/temple at Shiloh
The Israelites brought this sacred object into battle hoping it would save them.
What is the Ark of the Covenant
Ruth showed this Christlike attribute by staying loyal to Naomi.
What is faithfulness/loyalty
This planet is the closest to the sun.
What is Mercury
Ruth gathered leftover grain from fields through this Israelite law for the poor.
What is gleaning
Hannah promised to dedicate Samuel to the Lord as this kind of servant.
What is a Nazarite
These two sons of Eli died in battle.
Who are Hophni and Phinehas
Hannah demonstrated this principle while waiting many years for blessings.
What is patience/trusting God
Before becoming hugely famous as a solo artist, this singer was part of the girl group Destiny’s Child.
Who is Beyoncé
This man showed kindness to Ruth and later married her.
Who is Boaz
This priest at first thought Hannah was drunk while she prayed.
Who is Eli
When the Philistines captured the ark, their false god did this before it.
What is falling down before the ark
Samuel learned this important spiritual skill as a young boy.
What is hearing/listening to the voice of the Lord
Humans share about 60% of their DNA with this surprisingly similar organism
What are bananas (or: what are fruit flies / chimpanzees also acceptable)
Ruth said this famous phrase showing loyalty and covenant devotion.
What is “Whither thou goest, I will go”
As a boy, Samuel thought this person was calling his name during the night.
Who is Eli
The Philistines returned the ark with these golden objects representing their plagues.
What are golden tumors and mice
The Israelites lost battles partly because they relied on outward symbols instead of this.
What is true faith and obedience
This country has the most natural lakes in the world
What is Canada
Ruth became part of the lineage of this future king of Israel.
Who is David
Samuel responded to the Lord with this phrase after learning who was calling him.
What is “Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth”
The ark narrative teaches that God’s power cannot be controlled by using sacred things like this.
What is a good luck charm/talisman
Ruth, a Moabite outsider, being included in Israel points to this gospel truth.
What is that God welcomes all who come unto Him/covenant inclusion
This part of the human brain is primarily responsible for decision-making and impulse control.
What is the prefrontal cortex