Ruth 1
Why did Elimelech and his family go to live for a while in the country of Moab?
There was a famine in the land
Who's field did Ruth end up gleaning from behind the harvesters?
Boaz
What did Naomi say she would seek for Ruth? a. A husband b. A field to work c. A home d. New clothes
c. A home
Where did Boaz meet the other guardian-redeemer? a. Threshing floor b. Town gate c. Temple court d. Market place
b. Town gate
In Ruth 1, when did Naomi and Ruth arrive in Bethlehem?
At the barley harvest
Where in Judah did Elimelech and his family live before going to Moab?
Bethlehem
What did Ruth tell Naomi that she wanted to do?
Pick up leftover grain from the fields
What did Naomi say Boaz would be doing that night on the threshing floor? a. Winnowing barley b. Praying to God c. Hosting a party d. Selling his barley
a. Winnowing barley
How many of the town elders did Boaz take to meet with the guardian-redeemer?
Ten
What does the name Ruth mean?
Friendship
How long was Naomi in Moab?
About Ten Years (Ruth 1:4)
What nationality was Ruth
Moabite
What was Ruth to do before going down to the threshing floor? a. Prepare Boaz a meal b. Wash and put on perfume c. Cover her face d. Speak to the elders
b. Wash and put on perfume
What did Boaz tell the guardian-redeemer that Naomi was selling?
Land
What did Naomi request to be called when they returned to Bethlehem? and why?
Mara. She said that the Lord had dealt "bitterly" with her
Who were the two sons of Elimelech?
Mahlon and Kilion
How did Boaz greet the harvesters? a. The LORD be with you! b. Shalom! c. Who is that young woman? d. The LORD bless you!
a. The LORD be with you!
What quality did Boaz say that Ruth had?
Virtue
What did Boaz say the guardian-redeemer would also acquire when he bought the land from Naomi?
Ruth
The name of Boaz's son that begat Jesse from whom came King David.
O'-bed
Naomi’s sons married Moabite women named Ruth and _______________.
Orpah
How did the harvesters answer Boaz when he greeted them? a. May His face shine upon you! b. May the Almighty show you his faithfulness! c. God has given you bounty! d. The LORD bless you!
d. The LORD bless you!
What did Ruth do before she lay down at Boaz’s feet? a. Covered him with her garment b. Spread out her blanket c. Prayed to God d. Uncovered his feet
Uncovered his feet
According to Jewish law, how does a Guardian Redeemer confirm the passing of duties from one to another.
The guardian redeemer gives his shoe.
How is Boaz a picture of Jesus??
Boaz redeemed Ruth and Naomi, and Jesus redeems sinners.