General Information
Despite the first verse of the book, Ruth is not a part of this particular "history."
What is Deuteronomistic History?
Some people believe this was when the book of Ruth was written, to trace the ancestry of King David
When are the early days of the monarchy?
This chapter is when Naomi and Ruth are introduced
What is chapter 1?
Mr. Mathison's favorite Bible verse
What is Psalm 37:23-24?
This means "faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support."
What is fidelity?
Another, later century attributed to the authorship of the book of Ruth
When is the 5th Century BC?
How the story begins
What is with famine, death, and tragedy?
This week's Bible verse
What is 1 Thessalonians 5:16 and 19?
She is the Hebrew mother-in-law of Ruth
Who is Naomi?
This was abundant during the 5th Century BC
What is racism?
The chapter when Boaz and Ruth meet
What is chapter 2?
Mr. Mathison's favorite kind of potato chip
What are Cheddar and Sour Cream Ruffles?
This means, "the descendants of a person."
What is posterity?
During the 5th century, Israelites were racist toward this ethnicity, and many believe that the book of Ruth was written to combat racism and trace King David's ancestry to this specific ethnicity
What is Moabite ancestry?
The chapter in which Naomi devises a plan for Ruth to convince Boaz to marry her.
What is chapter 3?
Mr. Mathison's favorite TV show
What is Star Wars: Rebels?
He marries Ruth
Who is Boaz?
Another term attributed to the 5th Century BC
What is the post-exilic era?
The chapter in which Boaz goes through a ritual to claim the right to marry Ruth
What is chapter 4?
Mr. Mathison's birthday
When is November 13th?