Ruth 4:13-20 Genealogies Are So Much Fun!
The family tree of David. You are going to love genealogies when you are finished with this lesson!
Ruth 3:14-4:12 Marriage Negotiations
Ruth has presented herself to Boaz as one to be redeemed as a close relative. Boaz assembles the town council and the closest redeemer to present the case of Naomi and Ruth to them. Boaz negotiates with the closest redeemer for the right of redemption.
Ruth 3:1-13 The Proposition
Naomi instructs Ruth how to approach Boaz as her Kinsman Redeemer. Ruth follows Naomi’s instructions to the letter, and in effect, she proposes to Boaz. This is such an intriguing story; you will love this.
Ruth 2:14-23 Day 1 of Gleaning
Ruth finishes her first day of gleaning in her new homeland. She finishes her work, and returns home to Naomi to give her a full report of the day’s activities. What a grand day it turned out to be!
Ruth 2:1-13 Meet Boaz
We are introduced to Boaz, a prominent man of noble character, who was also related to Naomi through marriage. We learn much about his character, and also some of Ruth’s.
Ruth 1:19-22 Return to Bethlehem
In returning to Bethlehem Naomi is greeted by old friends. Their conversation as recorded here gives us quite a lesson about the Person and Nature of the One True God.
Ruth 1:6-18 The Move Is On
Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah pack their bags and head out for Bethlehem in Judah. At the crossing of the Jordan River (maybe), Naomi reconsiders and encourages the young women to turn around and go back home. What would you do?
Ruth 1:1-9 Introduction and Key Questions
The Providence of God guarantees the Decree of God. We discuss several questions related to decisions by Naomi and her family in this opening section of Ruth. Some are questions we might ask about our own lives. Tune in for this discussion.