Ruth 5 W's
Who wrote Ruth?
An unknown author
Why does Naomi move to Moab with her family?
There is a famine in Bethlehem
What is special about Ruth's commitment to God?
She uses God's covenant name, which is unusual for a gentile
What is the role of a kinsman-redeemer?
To help the family when in trouble. Redeems land, and marries widdows.
This soda company heavily impacted the modern depiction of Santa in media
Coca-Cola
Where does Ruth take place?
Bethlehem and Moab
Why does Naomi tell Ruth to go home?
She cannot give her a new husband, and life in Israel would be hard for her
Why does Ruth glean behind the harvesters in Boaz's field?
Old Testament law states that edges and gleanings be left in the field so the poor and foreigners could provide for themselves
Why does Boaz wait to redeem Ruth?
There is another, more closely related, redeemer
What Christmas decoration is a representation of the crown of thorns at Jesus' crucifixion?
The Wreath
When was Ruth written?
During the reign of David or Solomon?
Why is there a famine in Bethlehem?
The people disobey God, so he causes the land to dry up, just like he promised
What is the significance of having Ruth and Rahab in the line of David?
Jesus comes from a family with gentiles and prostitutes in it. God is more powerful than people's flaws and mistakes.
Why does Boaz show Ruth so much kindness?
He sees her good character, and God also says to treat the foreigner like the native-born
What popular Christmas song was once a Thanksgiving song?
Jingle Bells
What is Ruth about?
Love and loyalty lead to a royal line
What does Naomi change her name to, and why?
Mara, because God has been bitter to her
What is the name of Ruth's son?
Obed
Why does the closer relative refuse to redeem the land and Ruth?
He is afraid of Ruth's ethnicity polluting his inheritance
What state produces 31% of all Christmas trees in the US?
Oregon
Why is Ruth important?
Ruth shows us how God works in a regular person's life, and gives us a glimpse of Christ's coming redemption
What does Naomi mean?
"My Sweetness"
What is the name of Ruth's sister-in-law?
Orpah
Who is Boaz's mother?
Rahab
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