People of Ruth
She is the Moabite widow who is the main character of the book
Who is Ruth?
The country Ruth was originally from.
What is Moab?
Ruth’s famous words: “Where you go, I will go…”
What is Ruth’s vow to Naomi?
Ruth gathered leftover grain in Boaz’s field. This practice is called...
What is gleaning?
Ruth and Boaz’s son.
Who is Obed?
Ruth’s mother-in-law.
Who is Naomi?
The town Naomi and Ruth return to.
What is Bethlehem?
Naomi changed her name to this, meaning “bitter.”
What is Mara?
The practice where a close relative marries a widow to preserve the family name.
What is levirate marriage (or kinsman-redeemer)?
Obed was the grandfather of this famous king.
Who is King David?
He became Ruth’s kinsman-redeemer and later her husband.
Who is Boaz?
The season during which Ruth gleaned in the fields.
What is the barley harvest?
Ruth’s declaration of faith included these words: “Your people will be my people...”
What is “and your God my God”?
Naomi instructed Ruth to do this at the threshing floor to appeal to Boaz.
What is uncover his feet and lie down?
Ruth is one of the few women mentioned in this New Testament genealogy.
What is the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1?
Ruth’s husband who died in Moab.
Who is Mahlon?
Naomi’s husband who died in Moab.
Who is Elimelek?
Naomi said, “The Lord has brought me back empty.” This contrasts with what reality later?
What is being filled again through Ruth and Obed?
Number of times Ruth is referred to as a “Moabite” in the book.
What is 6 times? (or "multiple times to emphasize her outsider status")
The book of Ruth bridges the time of Judges and this future leadership role.
What is the monarchy (kings)?
He refused to redeem Ruth, giving Boaz the right to marry her.
Who is the unnamed closer relative (kinsman)?
The symbolic act used to confirm a transaction in front of elders.
What is removing a sandal?
Boaz called Ruth this when he praised her for kindness and loyalty.
What is a woman of noble character?
These people acted as witnesses to Boaz’s redemption at the city gate.
Who are the elders of the town?
The book ends with a genealogy linking Ruth to this messianic figure.
Who is Jesus Christ?