People in Ruth
Who was Ruth’s mother-in-law?
Naomi
What country was Ruth from?
Moab
What did Ruth say to Naomi when Naomi told her to go back to Moab?
“Where you go, I will go…”
What did Ruth’s words “Your people shall be my people” show about her?
Her loyalty to Naomi
What was the name of Ruth and Boaz’s son?
Obed
What was Ruth’s husband’s name before he died?
Mahlon
Where did Naomi and Ruth travel back to?
Bethlehem
What did Ruth do to help provide food for her and Naomi?
She gleaned grain in the fields
How did Ruth show her faith in God?
By trusting Him and following Naomi to Bethlehem
Who was Obed’s famous grandson?
King David
Who was Ruth’s sister-in-law?
Orpah
Why did Elimelech and Naomi move to Moab in the first place?
Because of a famine in Bethlehem
What did Naomi tell Ruth to do before going to see Boaz on the threshing floor?
Wash, anoint herself, and put on her best garment
What did Naomi tell the people to call her when she returned home, and why?
Mara, because she felt the Lord had dealt bitterly with her
Who were Obed’s parents?
Ruth and Boaz
What was the name of the man Ruth later married?
Boaz
In whose field did Ruth go to glean grain?
Boaz's field
What did Boaz give Ruth after she visited him at night?
Six ephahs of barley
How did Boaz show kindness and faith?
He protected Ruth and made sure she had enough food
What tribe of Israel was Boaz from?
Judah
What was Naomi’s husband’s name?
Elimelech
Where did Ruth and Boaz first meet?
In the field while Ruth was gleaning
What special thing did Boaz have to do to marry Ruth?
Redeem her by buying Elimelech’s land and taking Ruth as his wife
What does the story of Ruth teach us about God?
That God rewards loyalty and faithfulness
Who is one of Ruth’s descendants in the New Testament?
Jesus Christ