Ruth
Boaz
Naomi
Discussion Questions
Fun facts
100

What was Ruth doing in the field?

Ruth was collecting barley that the workers left in the field after they moved on to a new spot. The workers worked for Boaz who comes in later on in the story.

100

What is a character quality that Boaz had?

-kindness

-generosity

-love (for God and Ruth)

-righteous

100

Why did Naomi tell Ruth and Orpah to go back to her family? 

Because she wasn't able to bear any more sons that they could marry to be their husbands. 

100

Why did Ruth leave her home and start a new one with Naomi?

Ruth was loyal to Naomi and loved her

Ruth wanted to follow God

Ruth believed strongly it was the right thing to do

100

Who is Ruth's son? 

Obed

200

What happened to Ruth?

Ruth is a widow who lost her husband.

200

What was Boaz's job?

He was a rich farmer who owned land

200

Who were Naomi's sons and husband?

Naomi is the mother of Mahlon and Kilion and married to Elimelech. 

200

What was Ruth doing at Boaz's threshing floor? 

Ruth was at his threshing floor so that she could ask him to marry her. But he said there was another family redeemer that was more closely related that had to be asked first.

200

How many sons did Naomi have? 

Naomi had 2 sons. 

300

Who is Ruth’s great- grandson? 

David, the King of Israel.

300

What did Boaz do for Ruth

-leave grain for her

-tell his harvesters not to bother her

300

What are the names of Naomi's daughters-in-laws?

Ruth and Orpah

300

Why did Boaz leave grain for Ruth  to pick up? 

He noticed her hard work so he rewarded her with his blessings.

300

Where did Naomi's husband come from? 

He came from Bethlehem. 

400

What does the name "Ruth" mean?

The name Ruth means "Friend".

400

Why did Boaz fall in love with Ruth?

-she was loyal to Naomi

-she worked hard

- God guided him

400

How did Naomi take in the wonderful news of Ruth and Boaz getting married? 

She praised the Lord in happiness and joy.

400

Where did this  all take place?

Ruth lived in Moab, but when she left with Naomi they lived in Israel.

400

What did Naomi change her name to? 

She changed her name to Mara, which means bitter. 

500

Is Naomi Ruth's:

a. mother-in-law

b. sister

c. cousin

a. Her mother-in-law. 

500

What does the name "Boaz" mean? 

The name Boaz means "Strength".

500

What does the name "Naomi" mean? 

The name Naomi means “Pleasant one.”

500

What happened to Ruth’s husband?  

He died, along with Naomi and Oprah's husband.

500

What was special about Ruth? 

She followed Naomi to Judah, even though that meant leaving her home to find a new one. 

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