Who Am I?
I was the only female judge to help guide and govern the Israelites.
Deborah
What is the Hebrew meaning of Ruth?
Friend, compassionate friend
I was the high priest who helped raise Samuel.
Eli
Why is Ruth surprised by Boaz's kindness to her?
Because she is a Moabite (foreign) widow, so she would not have expected to be welcome in Judah
What Moabite woman is included in Jesus' genealogy, and what does this reveal about God's character?
Ruth. It reveals that God is willing to use all people in His plan, you simply need to have faith and be willing to follow God.
I was a Moabite woman who turned to God & stayed loyal to my mother-in-law
Ruth
What is the Hebrew meaning of Boaz?
Swiftness, strength
I was dedicated to God by my mother.
Samuel
Why doesn't the closer relative redeem Naomi and Ruth?
Because he is worried that marrying a Moabite woman might harm his reputation.
What is a kinsman redeemer?
A male relative who had to be willing and able to pay the full debt of a relative who was in need/danger
I changed my name to Mara because I felt the Lord had afflicted me.
Naomi
What is the Hebrew meaning of Samuel?
God has heard
I was left handed and stabbed King Eglon in the stomach.
Ehud
Even though God is rarely mentioned in the book of Ruth, how is he still at work?
He uses the actions of ordinary people in order to bless others. He uses Boaz's generosity and Ruth's loyalty to bless Naomi. He is able to use the faithfulness of his people to carry out His plans.
Do any of the stories that we have studied in this unit connect to stories that we have studied in the past? Be specific in the connection you create, and use specific evidence.
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I prayed to God for a child, and he heard my prayers.
What is the Hebrew meaning of Naomi?
Pleasant, gentle
I was Ruth and Naomi’s kinsman redeemer.
Boaz
Describe the cycle of sin the Israelites kept falling back into in the book of Judges.
Sin, oppression, repentance, deliverance, and peace.
What have you learned about God's character from this unit (Judges, Ruth, and 1 Samuel 1-5)? Discuss a specific story and use evidence to describe how this shows God's character.
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We stole the Ark of the Covenant from the Israelites.
Philistines
Choose one of the following names: Naomi, Ruth, Boaz, Mara, & Samuel. Connect the Hebrew meaning of their name to their life or life circumstances.
Boaz: Was quick to agree to help and redeem Ruth/Naomi
Ruth: was a loyal and compassionate friend to Ruth
Naomi: turned pleasant once she had been redeemed
Mara: felt bitter after she had lost so many family members
Samuel: God heard his mother's pray and gave him to her
I was a judge who led an army of 300 men into battle against an army of thousands, and God gave us the victory.
Gideon
Compare and contrast the mood of Ruth 1 with the mood of Ruth 4. How does the mood change? What causes these changes?
The mood of Ruth 1 is hopelessness and sadness because Naomi lost her husband and 2 sons, and Ruth and Orpah lost their husbands. However, God uses the people in Naomi's life to redeem her situation. At the end of Ruth 4, the mood is joyful and hopeful as Boaz and Ruth have a son, and Naomi is taken care of.
How does the concept/role of a kinsman redeemer foreshadow the story of Jesus?
A kinsman redeemer had to be a male relative who was willing and able to fully redeem his relative who was in need. Jesus became human and was willing to fully pay the debt of our sin so that we could have eternal redemption.