Lesson 1 i cant even begin to tell you how excited i am to study the ook of ruth with you. Were told they move, along with their two sons, to the land of moab a country located in the lush hills and plat eau land east of the dead sea. After they had lived there about ten years, 5 both mahlon and kilion also died, and naomi was left without her two sons and her husband. Intro to ruth biblica the international bible society. The book of ruth abbreviated rth is included in the third division, or the writings ketuvim. Ruth was obviously written to explain how david happened to be the descendant of a moabite woman. Volume 6, judges chapters 1021, ruth chapters 1 4, 1 samuel. Ruth 4, new international version niv the bible app. Ruth 4 niv bible meanwhile boaz went up to the town. And a certain man of bethlehem in judah went to sojourn in the land of moab with his wife and his two sons. Ruth 4 introduction this chapter opens with boaz going to the city gate in order to make contact with a relative of naomis who. Spread your wings over your servant, for you are a redeemer. Volume 6, judges chapters 1021, ruth chapters 14, 1 samuel. Ruth 1 4 new american standard bible nasb naomi widowed.
Ruth 1 niv naomi loses her husband and sons in bible. Book of ruth bible study ruth chapter 4 fruitful through. Ruth 4 niv bible meanwhile boaz went up to the town gate. Sermons on ruth first presbyterian church, jackson. Its important to note how each book uniquely fits into this great drama. Ruth, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. Book of ruth bible study ruth chapter 4 fruitful through freedom. The main characters in ruth chapter 1 are naomi, ruth, and orpah. The book of ruth is the narrative of a love story, yet also has some important genealogy. There, they set up shop, eat some food, and live for about ten years. Famine has hit bethlehem, which forces elimelech and his wife, naomi, to move east to moab with their two sons to get some grub. Among historical narratives in scripture it is unexcelled in its compactness, vividness, warmth, beauty and dramatic effectivenessan exquisitely wrought jewel of hebrew narrative art.
The book of ruth has always been one of my favorite books of the bible. The book of ruth is a beautiful story, and probably one you may have heard in sunday school as a child. Meanwhile boaz went up to the town gate and sat down there just as the guardianredeemer he had mentioned came along. Elimelech, his wife naomi, and their two children decided to go to moab for a short stay to escape the famine. The timeline of this book is intertwined during the period of the judges.
Ruth 1 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of ruth starts then, in the days of the judges 1, and in. It gives us a glimpse of everyday life in bethlehem. These declarations underscore the rest of the chapter, rather ironically in. This morning were going to look together at the book of ruth, chapters 1 and 2. Ruth was a moabite who married mahlon of the judahite family of elimelech. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. A study of the book of ruth coalition for christian outreach. The book of ruth is a beautiful story, and probably one you may have heard in. The bible is comprised of many chapters and verses but it tells only one story of redemption the climax of the drama being jesus christ.
Ruth 14 new american standard bible nasb naomi widowed. Our story opens on a nice jewish family with a problem. The book of ruth is a lovestory told in four chapters. When the guardianredeemer came along, boaz asked him to sit down. The following scripture is from the authorized king james version of the holy bible, now in the public domain. In the book of ruth, god is the ultimate source of hesed the source of ruths hesed, the one who uses hesed to reach out. Ruth 1 1 in the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from bethlehem in judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of moab. Ruth 1 is the first chapter of the book of ruth in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible, part of the ketuvim writings. The book of ruth is a hebrew short story, told with consummate skill. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
A glimpse of the old testament reveals that the period known as. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. He would go through proper procedure in making sure this closer relative released her first. The book of ruth kimberly nicole tanner march 6, 2017 box. Introduction this chapter is all about redemption, which, according to the new bible dictionary means deliverance from some evil by payment of a price. Its a short, fourchapter narrative that combines the human experiences of loss, love, and heartache with the divine hope of a sovereign and redeeming god. The importance of faithful love in human relationships among gods kingdom people is powerfully underscored.
What did boaz tell the kinsman that naomi was doing. Esther questions and answers all chapters new king james. Ruth 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The book of ruth is a short narrative account that has its setting. To explain how ruth, a moabitess, came to be an ancestor of david, and ultimately, the messiah cf. Ruth 1, new international version niv the bible app. Questions on book of ruth these questions can be used as a supplement while studying the book of ruth or independently as a quiz for young peoples service, a contest between 2 groups, etc. Boaz went to sit by the town gate and wait for the guardianredeemer he and ruth had talked about. This summary of the book of ruth provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ruth. Ruth chapter 1 kjv king james version we can learn a lot from ruth, because any minute of the hour the normsoflife can occur in my or your life as it did with ruth, there is the drought economic failure having to relocate deaths older plus single all these and more can come upon me and you unexpectedly. Boaz said, come over here, my friend, and sit down. To redeem during the period of the judges had three meanings. Ruth 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.
Anyone who chooses to follow god will become a part of gods family. The story starts in israel with elimelech and naomi. Book of ruth bible study ruth chapter 1 counting the cost. Ruth 1 new international version niv naomi loses her husband and sons. Elimelech and his family go to moab because of faminehis sons marrythe father and sons dieruth, the moabitess, her husband having. There was a famine in judah that was affecting the land. Chapter 1 counting the cost chapter 2 growing in grace. Esther questions and answers all chapters new king james chapter 1. Ruth was a moabite woman, whose sense of piety and devotion to her motherinlaw naomi led to her marriage to the prominent boaz of bethlehem in judah.
In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. Where did boaz go to try to catch the kinsman of ruth and naomi. The author focuses on ruths unswerving and selfless devotion to desolate naomi 1. Because ruth is a short book and can be read in around 10 minutes, you may consider read. And a certain man of bethlehem, judah, went to dwell in the country of moab, he and his wife and his two sons. Ruth 1 4 launch describe a time when you had to make a choice to be loyal to someone. Answers are in blue along with the scripture reference. The prescribed passages appear to be representative of the book overall, and especially this week preachers must fill in the gaps. In the opening verses of the book of ruth were also introduced to a man by the name of elimelech and his wife naomi. The author was anonymous but some believe it was perhaps written by samuel the prophet. So as to walk in a manner worthy of the lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of god. In our previous study, we saw how ruth came to be the daughterinlaw to naomi. While we admire the creativity of our god to reveal himself through a variety of means, we must be careful to remember it is far more than an eloquently written love drama.
Such marriages with women of moab were strongly suspect, if not wrong cf. Ruth 1 4 new international version niv naomi loses her husband and sons. The journey to moab of elimelech, naomi, and their two sons b. Ruth 14 kjv now it came to pass in the days when bible gateway. Encourage people to read ruth chapter 2 for the next study. Without looking at the passage, try to describe what has happened. The book of ruth is an important historical work in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible, as it traces the lineage of king david and ultimately that of the messiah, jesus christ. So a man from bethlehem in judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of moab. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or.
The sons marry two local girls, ruth and orpah, during this time. There are two important character studies in this chapter. The death of elimelech, and marriages of the sons to naomi and orpah c. It reads more like a short story and the insight in it runs deep. An online bible showing chapter by chapter the king james version of the old testament. The book is named after one of its main characters, a young woman of moab, the greatgrandmother of david and an ancestress of jesus 4.
Each of the four chapters gives us a glimpse of the progressive stages in our walk with the lord as you can hopefully see through the following chapter names. After about ten years, the two sons of naomi also died in moab 1. He presents striking examples of lives that embody in their daily affairs the selfgiving love that fulfills gods law. Of the relationships in your life including god, who do you wish you had been more loyal to. Sermons on ruth first presbyterian church, jackson, mississippi. Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. This chapter contains the story of how elimelech, ruths fatherinlaw, driven by famine, moved into moab, and died there ruth 1. Spring of water sow international ministries 3,761 views. Gjhe ruth reading 91m week 1 background of ruth day i ruth chapters 14 an overview day 2 ruth 1. Chapter 2 opens with the detail that naomi had a prominent wealthy kinsman on. Ruth and the lineage of king david in the last lines of the book 4. I had planned to write this lesson my first week, but i felt so much opposition from the enemy that i tabled it for a few weeks, waiting until the warfare had lifted and i could hear from the holy spirit.