Ruth Intro
Who is the author?
Why did Naomi decide to return to Bethlehem of Judah?
Because the time of famine had passed, and the Lord had blessed the Israelites with good crop.
She arrived in Bethlehem of Judah at the beginning of the barley harvest.
Whose field did Ruth work in?
Boaz
What is the meaning of the name Ruth?
Friend
Friendship
Compassionate friend
Where was Boaz from?
Bethlehem of Judah
When was it written?
Around 1100 BC
BC = Before Christ
Who leaves Naomi? Ruth or Orpah?
Orpah
What did Ruth do in the fields?
Pick up leftovers that reapers did not get.
What is Ruth's nationality?
Moabite
Is Boaz a Israelite?
Yes. The Israelites are the physical descendants of Abraham through Isaac and Jacob. God changed Jacob’s name to Israel. From then on, his sons and other descendants were called “sons of Israel” or “Israelites.”
Is Ruth in the Old Testament or New Testament?
Old Testament
What city did Naomi's family move to?
Moab
How was Boaz related to Naomi?
Her husband's relative
Why did Ruth have to go to the fields and glean grains?
Because they had no one to provide for them.
They were widows.
Is an Israelite a Jew or an Gentile?
Jew
The Books of the Bible are broken down into 9 categories: For the Old Testament, they are: Law, History, Poetry, Major Prophet, Minor Prophet.
Which category would Ruth be in?
History
Who is Naomi's husband?
Elimelech
What did Boaz do to show hospitality towards Ruth?
Let her have a meal with him and his other workers. He also told her when she is thirsty his men will give her water
When speaking to Boaz, why did Ruth refer to herself as a foreigner?
She was a moabite seeking refuge among God's people
What crops were being harvested?
Barley and wheat
What is the purpose of Ruth Chapter 2?
God's Grace - loving people despite their background
Introducing Boaz - a relative of Naomi's late husband
Showing Ruth's Willingness to work in the field
Revealing Naomi's Wisdom - she didn't tell Ruth of Boaz and who he was until their encounter with each other
Revealing God's Will - for Ruth and Boaz to meet
Where was Naomi's family originally from?
Bethlehem of Judah
What did Naomi and Boaz both point out about Ruth working in the fields?
She would be safe there. How dangerous it was because she could be attacked for being in the wrong field
Was Ruth a Jew or a Gentile?
Gentile
Where does the story of Ruth take place?
Moab and Bethlehem of Judah