In 1:16-17, Ruth pledges herself to Naomi, her people, and her God. Why is this a significant turning point in Ruth's life?
This is Ruth's conversion to following the LORD, rather than the pagan gods of Moab.
100
What is Ruth's relation to Naomi?
Daughter-in-law
100
Who's field did God direct Ruth to glean in when she went to find food for she and Naomi?
Boaz's field
100
In what time in Israel's history did the narrative of Ruth take place?
1:1
During the time of the Judges
200
Briefly describe at least three "providential set-backs" in Naomi's life?
1:1-5
1. Husband died
2. Sons Died
3. Famine in the land
4. Time of the Judges
5. Lived in Moab
6. No provider
7. Moabite daughter-in-laws
200
Why did Ruth "just so happen" to end up gleaning in Boaz's field?
God ordained it. He sent her by His providence to the field of the man she would marry.
200
What was Ruth's first husband?
4:10
Mahlon
200
What kind of man was Boaz?
honorable
God-fearing
land owner
Redeemer
Gracious
200
Why is it significant that Ruth takes place during the time of the Judges?
Judges 21:25
It was a very difficult time to live in Israel because, "Everyone did what was right in his own eyes."
300
In 1:20, Naomi tells the women of Bethlehem, "Don't call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me."
What does Naomi mean?
What does Mara mean?
*Use footnotes
Naomi means pleasant
Mara means bitter
300
Who is the Main character in the book of Ruth?
God. He is providentially working in every circumstance through this book to bring about His redemptive purposes.
300
What is Ruth's country of origin?
*Double points*
What is the significance of a woman from this place?
Moab
Moabite women were know to be seductive and sexual immoral.
300
By what then customary sign did Boaz and the nearer-kinsman seal the deal before the elders?
They exchanged sandals
300
Briefly describe what it means to be a kinsman-redeemer.
By God's law in Deuteronomy 25:5-10, if a man dies and leaves his widow childless, without someone to care for her, the nearest relative is to marry the widow and take care of her.
400
What are some good things that came from God providentially taking Naomi to Moab?
Ruth as a daughter-in-law
Great-grandmother of David
In the lineage of Jesus
Restored stability and provision of needs
400
What was God's plan in Moab? Why did He take Naomi's family to this despised place and what ultimate good came from it?
God chose for Ruth to come from Moab and become an Israelite and birth a child in the line of King David and in the greater line of Jesus Christ.
400
What did Ruth do to provide food for she and Naomi?
2:2
She gleaned among the barely
400
What stood between Boaz marrying Ruth after their night at the threshing floor?
the nearer-redeemer, "Mr. So and So"
400
What is the purpose of the strange scene in the threshing floor in chapter three?
What is Ruth doing when she lays down at Boaz's feet?
Ruth is proposing to Boaz to be her kinsman-redeemer.
500
What is the climax of this story for Naomi?
Her grandson, Obed, is born and is the grandfather of King David!!!
500
Tell me a place where God is clearly active in this story?
Any where...
500
How long was Ruth married to her first husband?
*Double Points*
How many kids did they have?
10 years
No children
500
What is Boaz's role in the story?
*Double points*
How is Boaz a "type" of Jesus?
Boaz is the kinsman redeemer.
Boaz reflects Jesus redeeming us to be His bride.
500
What is the over-arching theme in the book of Ruth?
God's providence: The hidden hand of God working in and through everyday circumstances to bring about redemption.