Ruth Intro
Who was Ruth?
Naomi's daughter-in-law, wife of Mahlon.
How was Boaz related to Naomi?
Her husband's relative
What did Boaz offer to the closer kinsman-redeemer at the city gate?
The land that belong to Elimelech
Why did the unknown redeemer say he could not redeem the land and Ruth?
It would mess up his family's inheritance.
Who was Naomi?
Ruth's mother-in-law, Elimelech's wife, mother of Mahlon and Chilion.
Who owned the field where Ruth was gathering left-over grain (gleaning)?
Boaz
Boaz
What was the name of Boaz and Ruth's baby?
Obed
Who is Naomi's husband?
Elimelech
What did Boaz offer to Ruth to ensure she was well taken care of while gleaning?
He told her to drink from the water that the workers had drawn.
Why can Boaz not be Ruth's redeemer yet?
There is a closer relative to Ruth than Boaz
Why was Ruth such an important part of the grand scheme of the world?
She was part of Jesus' lineage
Who from Naomi's family died?
(Elimelech, Mahlon, and Chilion)
What can we see God do through the whole story?
He delivers Naomi from tragedy, blesses Naomi and Ruth with the generous Boaz, bless the family with a baby, and many other things!
What can we learn from the lives of Naomi and Ruth?
Even in the dark times, God is still working!
Although Naomi experienced tragedy, how did God provide for her?
By using the loyalty of Ruth to bring Naomi a grandson.