An Overview of Ruth Questions

1. What is the condition of Israel as the book of Ruth begins?

2. How does Ruth come into the life of Naomi?

3. Why does Naomi choose to leave Moab?

4. Why did Naomi allow Ruth to come with her?

5. Why did Naomi want to be called Mara?

6. What are some things we find out about Boaz as we begin chapter two of the Book of Ruth?

7. Did Ruth look for handouts since she was a stranger in the land?

8. Why did Ruth find grace in the eyes of Boaz?

9. How did Naomi respond to Ruth’s report about her working for Boaz?

10. Using Ruth 1:8-9, explain what Naomi’s goal is as we begin Ruth chapter three?

*** To have a better understanding of chapter three, read through the remainder of the book. Notice especially
Ruth 4:10. Consider also the implication’s made and how they fit into what we studied in Deuteronomy 25:5. Now
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11. Was Ruth instructed by Naomi to “pretty up” a bit when presenting herself to Boaz as a potential bride?

12. Did Boaz react badly to Ruth’s surprising him at his feet?

13. Was there someone closer in relation to Ruth than Boaz who could have taken her to be his wife?

14. Did Boaz issue any promises to Ruth?

15. When did Naomi believe Boaz would act upon his words?

16. Did Boaz deal openly to gain Ruth as his wife seeing that there was one nearer to her that could have rights to
her?

17. What custom was there in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing?

18. What was said about Ruth being Boaz’s wife among the people and the elders?

19. How significant will the child of Boaz and Ruth be?

20. Does the account of the life of Ruth prove that conversion to the Lord is more significant than one’s genealogy?

21. To see Ruth (a Moabite woman) be willing to follow the Lord, what kind of example was Naomi to her?

Having A Basic Understanding of Some Old Testament Truths
Part 39 – The Book Of Ruth

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