When Bad Things Happen
Why did Elimelech move his family from Israel to Moab?
There was a famine in the land of Israel
Besides Ruth was King David and Jesus born in Bethlehem?
Yes
What family members were with Naomi after Elimelech’s death?
Her Two Sons
Who wrote the Book of Ruth?
The author is believed to be the prophet Samuel
How long after her sons were married did Naomi stay in Moab?
Ten Years
When Naomi was returning to Bethlehem, what did she tell her daughters-in-law to do?
She told them to go back to their homes. Meaning to return to their family in Moab
Who returned to Moab? Ruth? Orpah? or both?
Orpah
Is Ruth related to King David?
Yes. Ruth is the great-grandmother of King David
Who began the journey back to Bethlehem?
Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth
Why did Naomi decide to return to Bethlehem after the death of her sons?
She heard that the Lord had blessed the Israelites with good crops
Why did Naomi say to call her Mara?
Because according to Naomi God had made her life bitter. She said when she left Bethlehem she had plenty but the Lord hs brought her back with nothing.
What land was ruled by judges?
Israel
Why did Naomi tell her daughters-in-law to go back to their families?
She told them she was too old to have other sons for them to marry.
What does Naomi mean?
Pleasant
What was the reaction of Naomi’s daughters-in-law when she told them not to go with her to Bethlehem?
They began to cry and said no, we will go with you.
What was the first tragedy that happened when Naomi's family came to Moab?
Her husband, Elimelech, died
Where is Naomi's homeland?
Bethlehem
If Jesus is a direct descendant of King David, is he also a direct descendant of Ruth?
Yes
What name did Naomi say she should be called after her arriving in Bethlehem?
Mara (meaning bitter)
Where did Ruth choose to live?
Wherever Naomi lodged
What tragedy caused Naomi to give up and return to Bethlehem?
The death of her two sons (Mahlon and Chilion)
Was Bethlehem located in Israel?
Yes. In the hills of Judah
How long was Ruth planning to stay with Naomi?
Until death parts them
Ruth said when she left Bethlehem, she had __________________, but the Lord had brought her back ______________ a thing."
Plenty, without
Fill in the Blank - Ruth said to Naomi: "Don't ask me to leave you! Wherever you go, I _______ go; wherever you live, I _______ live. Your people will be _______ people, and ________ God will be ________ God. Wherever __________ die, _______ will die."
"Don't ask me to leave you! Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. Wherever you die, I will die."