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STUDENT'S GOAL
The book of Ruth is one of the most unique spiritual gems ever written! One of two Bible books named for the heroine of the story, it is interesting to compare and contrast Ruth and Esther. In short, Ruth was a Gentile who married a Jew. Esther was a Jew who married a Gentile.
Dr. J. Vernon McGee calls the book of Ruth “a love story without using the word love. It is the story of a prodigal family who went to a far country.”
The writer of the Book is unknown. Most Bible students believe both Judges and Ruth were written by Samuel.
The small book vividly portrays and teaches many lessons about Christ and His church. The chief message of the book centers around rest through redemption and union with the Redeemer. Its outstanding purpose was to trace the genealogy of David and, hence, of the Lord Jesus Christ. Ruth finds honorable mention in Christ’s human genealogy (Matthew 1:5).
Pierson said concerning this Book: “This is one of the richest rewards of truly knowing the Scriptures. No other book proves such an exhaustless mine of pre- cious treasures to those who are content to delve deep into it. It is a field for endless study and ceaseless discovery. The humblest believer may find in it hid- den treasure never seen by another, and therefore peculiarly his own. No more unanswerable proof of the Divine origin of the Bible can be found than this capac- ity to reveal to every devout reader something absolutely new.” Although there is “nothing new under the sun”, God wants to take you above the sun to show you new and fresh truths from the Old Book.
The Book of Ruth is an appendix to Judges, contrasting the description of those dark days. At one time it was part of the Book of Judges. The only book in the Bible devoted entirely to the biography of a woman, the book of Ruth shows how one can live a clean life during dirty days and reminds us that godly character can still exist in a crooked world. It shines a light in the midst of darkness and proves God’s salvation still comes during the most sinful times. Lockyer said: “After Israel’s barren experiences in Judges, Ruth comes like an oasis in the desert.”
Answer the following:
- Ruth was a who married a .
- The Book of Ruth has been called “a story without using the word .”
- Ruth was probably written by .
- Ruth finds honorable mention in Christ’s human .
- Pierson said this book “is a field for endless and ceaseless .”
- At one time Ruth was part of the Book of .
- Ruth is the only Bible book devoted entirely to the biography of a .
Answer True or False
The Book of Ruth contains five chapters.
Ruth decided to return with Naomi in Chapter 2.
Ruth’s marriage to Boaz is recorded in Chapter 3.
Ruth came from the heathen land of Moab.
Boaz was a country far from Moab.
The charming and lovely story of Ruth should be read in connection with the first half of Judges, seeing that this seed ideally describes the life of Israel at that time. The times of the Judges were stormy, but there were hidden nooks in the land where God was still loved and His law honored. The Book of Ruth presents such a nook.
Because of prevailing famine, Elimelech moved with his family across the hills to Moab. In doing so, he stepped out of the will of God. His name means, “My God is King.” But had he believed God was King he would have stayed in Bethlehem, knowing that need could never throttle God. As a Jew, he had the promise: “In the days of famine thou shalt be satisfied.” How careful we must be of a move to better ourselves! We have no right to change from one sphere to another without the clear guidance of Heaven. Our path can only be directed aright as we fully acknowledge God.
Years later, Naomi returned to Bethlehem, leaving three graves behind in Moab. It was now the beginning of harvest time when a soul returns to God.
In Moab Naomi had felt the misery of her separation from the Lord and His people. She wanted to get back home. Three widows stand together on the road to Bethlehem-Judah. A common grief has made them one.
But what a contrast Orpah and Ruth present. (We cannot slip into grace with a companion or church. There is no escape from personal decision). Orpah made her decision. Going back to her gods, she sank into oblivion. We never hear from her again.
Ruth’s decision was totally different. She reached a spiritual crisis and became, in time, the ancestress of our blessed Lord. Ruth means “a closely drawn friend.” She was certainly that to her mother-in-law.
We see an enactment of Calvary in the two choices made that day. From the Cross one thief went out to perdition and the other thief to paradise!—Herbert Lockyer
NOTE:
Naomi’s name means “pleasant.”
“Mahlon” means “unhealthy.” “Chilion” means “puny.”
“Orpah” means “deer” or “fawn.” She was evidently the athletic type.
Strange she’d marry an unhealthy fellow!
Answer the following as you review material just given along with Chapter One in your Bible:
- The story of Ruth took place “in the days when the .”
- There was a in the land, and this family left their home in - Judah for the country of .
- The family of four:
The man’s name was ;
His wife was ;
His two sons were
and . - The sons married girls in Moab. Mahlon married and Chilion married (see chapter four).
- Why was Naomi sad?
- What news had Naomi now heard about her people back home?
- Naomi urged Ruth and/or Orpah to “return” or “turn again” in verse:
A.
B.
C.
D. - Orpah’s kiss showed that she had decided to .
- Ruth (or clung) to Naomi. In verses 16-17 she promised…
A. “ thou , I will ”
B. “where thou , I will ”
C. “thy shall be my , and
D. “thy my ”
E. “where thou will I , and there will I be ” - Naomi stopped trying to persuade Ruth to return to Moab when she saw that Ruth “was to with her.”
- Naomi and Ruth went to live in the city of .
- 12. Because of her bitter experience in Moab, Naomi told her old friends to call her . “Naomi” means “” — that did not describe her life now.
- In what agricultural season was it?
- Ruth’s name means “ .”
Answer the following as you read the Introduction and Chapter One in the Ruth textbook by Dr. J. Vernon McGee.
RUTH
Chapter 1
In the Land of Moab
- The story of Ruth took place “when the .”
- This was a period of , corruption, and .
- Bethlehem means “ of ” and Judah means “”.
- Every time a famine is mentioned in the Word of God it’s a from .
- Elimelech’s name meant “My is ” or “the is my .”
- Naomi’s name meant “.” Dr. McGee calls her .
- Their two sickly boys were named and .
- These boys broke the Law and took of the of .
- Naomi has lost her entire , and all she has left are two little --, , .
- Finally Naomi says she’s going back to -.
- She tells her daughters-in-law that Bethlehem would mean perpetual and for them.
- So Naomi urged them to in their own .
- Why didn’t Naomi want them to go with her? .
- Orpah made the decision to go ; she goes back to . But Ruth made a decision for , and this decision was for and .
- What statements outline Ruth’s sevenfold decision?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
- Repentance means to be in one , then to your , turn , and go in the other .
- Tears are not , although they may be a - of .
- The prodigal is coming , but it’s not a now.
- Write Naomi’s sad testimony of her sojourn in Moab (1:21):
- Match the names and their meanings:
Naomi A. “Unhealthy” Chilion B. “deer” or “fawn” Orpah C. “Pleasant” Elimelech D. “beauty” and “personality” Ruth E. “Puny” Mahlon F. “My God is King”
Boaz, courteous to his employees, stands out as a noble character. His name means “strength” (I Kings 7:21). He was strong in every way…in love, courage, grace and integrity. A somewhat elderly bachelor, he became deeply interested in the lovely Moabitess. Ruth found grace in his sight. What a beautiful benediction he pronounced upon her (verse 12)!
Boaz, courteous to his employees, stands out as a noble character. His name means “strength” (I Kings 7:21). He was strong in every way…in love, courage, grace and integrity. A somewhat elderly bachelor, he became deeply interested in the lovely Moabitess. Ruth found grace in his sight. What a beautiful benediction he pronounced upon her (verse 12)!
We read it was “her hap to light on that part of the field belonging to Boaz” (verse 3)…a “hap” from the human standpoint, but there is no “hap” with God. If we are in His will, our steps, as well as our stops, are ordered by Him. He knows how to cause two souls to meet.
Boaz quickly extended to Ruth the privilege of kinswoman. Returning to Naomi from the fields, Ruth was radiantly happy over what had befallen her. Quick to realize that Boaz was able to act as a redeemer, Naomi laid her plans for the redemption of Ruth’s inheritance (that was hers by her marriage to Mahlon).
Our heavenly Boaz is here in type. It is He who blesses us, speaks kindly to us, bids us feast upon His bounty, causes handfuls to fall by the way on purpose and redeems us unto Himself.
Ruth herself is a fitting type of the Church in that Boaz redeemed her portion when she became the bride of her bridegroom redeemer. Boaz was a Jew. Ruth was Gentile…yet both were made one. In the redeemed church there is neither Jew nor Gentile.
Christ, like Boaz, is Lord of harvest, Dispenser of bread, Man of wealth, Advo- cate, Bridegroom, Life-giver and Redeemer. —Dr. Herbert Lockyer
Answer the following as you review material just given along with Chapter Two in your Bible:
- The name “Boaz” means “.” He was strong in…
A.
B.
C.
D. - The law states that a sheaf dropped in the field is to be left for the…
A.
B.
C. - God orders our , as well as our , if we are in His will.
- List five things Boaz did for Ruth (that pictures what Christ does for us):
A.
A.
A.
A.
A. - In the redeemed church there is neither nor .
- Christ is portrayed in Boaz as…
A. Lord of
B.
C. Dispenser of
D.
E. Man of
F.
G. - What did Boaz tell the reapers?
- What did the reapers answer?
- What was Ruth doing when Boaz noticed her?
- Check the references below in which David used a phrase similar to the one his great grandfather used concerning Ruth in the latter part of verse 12?
Psalm 6:6 Psalm 17:8 Psalm 25:4 Psalm 36:7 Psalm 39:1 Psalm 57:1 Psalm 61:4 Psalm 62:9 Psalm 63:7 Psalm 75:1 Psalm 91:4 Psalm 95:2 - Why did Ruth immediately want to find favor in the sight of Boaz?
A. he had her
B. he had spoken to her (to her heart) - Boaz then invited her to with them.
- What orders did Boaz give his young men concerning Ruth?
- At the end of the day Ruth had about an (nearly seven quarts) of .
- What did Naomi tell Ruth about Boaz?
- Ruth continued to glean in the fields of Boaz unto the end of harvest and of harvest.
- As a widow and stranger Ruth was permitted by Law to glean. What verse in Chapter Two shows us that she…
“found grace” to glean in the same field all the time?
“found grace” to glean among the sheaves?
“found grace” to gather handfuls dropped on purpose for her?
was refreshed when thirsty?
was supplied with food when hungry?
was comforted in her loneliness? - In verse “she sat beside the reapers.” She was rested when weary. In Matthew 11:28 Christ promises believers: “I will give you .”
Answer the following as you read Chapter Two in the Ruth textbook by Dr. J. Vernon McGee.
Chapter 2
In the Field of Boaz
Check the letter next to the correct answer(s).
- The name Boaz means
A. Providence
B. Prosperity
C. Strength - One indicator that showed Naomi’s and Ruth’s poverty was…
A. They go and glean grain in the fields.
B. They were widows.
C. They were of Bethlehem-Judah. - Which verses below indicate God’s provision for the poor?
A. Deuteronomy 24:19
B. Leviticus 23:22
C. Leviticus 23:22 - Which of the following qualified Ruth to glean in the fields?
A. Under 30 years old and widowed.
B. Over 30 years old and Naomi’s daughter-in-law.
C. A stranger and poor. - Boaz was direct kin to whom in Naomi’s family?
A. Ruth
B. Naomi
C. Elimelech - How did Ruth come to glean in the field of Boaz?
A. Vision of God
B. Happenstance
C. Naomi’s advice - “The of God makes every day a thrill for the child of God.”
A. Providence
B. Power
C. Love - Chapter 2, verse , reveals the good relationship Boaz had with his hired help?
A. verse 11
B. verse 2
C. verse 4 - Boaz’s initial response to Ruth the Moabitess was negative.
A. False
B. True - What word is suggested for the meaning of Ruth’s name?
A. Meekness
B. Kindness
C. Glamour - Boaz said to Ruth concerning her gleaning in his field:
A. “Do not go to anyone else’s field but mine.”
B. “Glean in mine today and tomorrow elsewhere.”
C. “No need to glean; I’ll support you.” - Because of Boaz’s response to Ruth, she…
A. Kissed him.
B. Shunned him.
C. Shunned him. - Upon what basis does God extend His grace to us?
A. Our good deeds.
B. His love for us.
C. Our love toward Him. - What was the real reason for Ruth’s blessings?
A. She came to trust the living and true God.
B. She was attractive.
C. She was a widow. - What extra privilege(s) did Boaz bestow upon Ruth?
A. Invited her to lunch.
B. Glean among the sheaves.
C. Purposely allowed extra to be left for her. - The law of the kinsman redeemer operated in different areas.
A. Three
B. Many
C. Seven - The Book of Ruth portrays the Lord Jesus Christ as our…
A. Creator
B. Friend
C. Kinsman Redeemer - How long was Ruth allowed to glean in Boaz’s field?
A. Until the end of the barley harvest.
B. Until the end of the barley and wheat harvests.
C. Until the end of the wheat harvest.
Naomi’s plan of bringing Boaz and Ruth together distinguished her as a good matchmaker. Ruth deserved the fullest reward for her decision to serve God and for her unselfish devotion to her widowed mother-in-law.
How delicate and tender was that midnight meeting in the threshing floor! Dis- covering Ruth there, Boaz recognized the fear her womanly resolve prompted. Thoughts of purity and goodness alone passed between them. The “fear not” and “my daughter” constituted the tribute of Boaz to Ruth’s virtue, and revealed his own nobility of character.
How delicate and tender was that midnight meeting in the threshing floor! Dis- covering Ruth there, Boaz recognized the fear her womanly resolve prompted. Thoughts of purity and goodness alone passed between them. The “fear not” and “my daughter” constituted the tribute of Boaz to Ruth’s virtue, and revealed his own nobility of character.
Must the Lord say to your worried, agitated mind: “Sit still my daughter”? “Be still, and know that I am God.” —Herbert Lockyer
Answer the following as you review the above material along with Chapter Three in your Bible:
- Naomi’s plan of bringing Boaz and Ruth together distinguishes her as a good .
- What was the significance of Boaz’s words “fear not” and “my daughter”?
A.
B.
- Boaz’s gift was his pledge that he…
A.
B.
- In verse one Naomi asks Ruth: “Shall I not seek for you?” Note: she was speaking of “security” (in marriage).
- What was Boaz to be doing this night?
- List four things Naomi told Ruth to do (verse 3)?
A.
B.
C.
D. - Naomi told Ruth to lie at Boaz’s feet. What meaning did this have? (v.9)
- What did Boaz say when he discovered Ruth was there? Was he angry with her?
- The people of the city used the word to describe Ruth.
- Naomi promised Ruth that Boaz “will not be in , until he has the thing this .”
Answer the following as you read Chapter Three in the Ruth textbook by Dr. J. Vernon McGee.
Chapter 3
On the Threshing Floor of Boaz
- What significant areas must be understood to profit from this chapter?
A.
B. - What two objectives did God obviously have in mind with the law of Deuteronomy 25:5-9?
A.
B. - Ruth had a perfect right to claim Boaz since he is a near .
- The Mosaic system was not only for the of Israel, but also for the .
- Customarily a threshing floor was located on top of a hill to catch any that was in order to away the .
- Sheaves of grain were spread on the floor and trampled by drawing a .
- The people took a and the up into the so that the would be away and the good would come down on the floor.
- Since the threshing floor was , they would put their toward the (when sleeping) and their would stick out like .
- Naomi asked Ruth if she should seek for her. This refers to .
- What did Naomi tell Ruth to do to claim Boaz as kinsman redeemer?
A.
B.
C.
D. - In relation to Ruth’s action in verses 4-6: “The idea that something is to take place is due to our of the threshing floor during the season.
- Boaz immediately wants to her as his , because that’s what he’s been to .
- The fact that there was another kinsman redeemer nearer than he was his .
- Naomi’s words in verse 18 show that Boaz will be the man of . The of is going to be his .
- Spurgeon said, “It is not thy on that saves thee; it is Christ…it’s not even thy , in , though that be the ; it is Christ’s and .”
Anyone as next of kin, and having a claim on the land belonging to Ruth, had to be prepared to marry her. The nearest kinsman refused to do this, likely because he was already married. This left the way open for the deeds to be ceded to Boaz, who promptly bought back the inheritance and then married Ruth.
The bargain was ratified by Mosaic law by the symbolic act of “handing over a shoe” (Deuteronomy 25:9), a custom surviving in the throwing of a shoe after a bride on her departure from her father’s house. This may also explain the phrase:“Over Edom will I cast out my shoe” (Psalm 60:8).
Some Bible students believe “the kinsman nearer than I” unable to redeem por- trays the ancient law. What the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, our heavenly Boaz accomplished. How willingly He paid the price, buying all that we are and have! Now, as His redeemed possession, we are His bride.
Boaz and Ruth became one, and the blissful union brought joy to all. The fruit of this union was a son, Obed, whose name means “a servant who worships.” Are we true Obeds, servants who worship?” Some serve but seldom worship. Others try to worship but forget to serve. Vision and vocation should be happily blended.
Thus, the romantic story ends. Opening in poverty, famine, exile and death…it leads to David’s throne. “Ruth was the Mary of the Old Testament.” Her son was born in Bethlehem, and so was her illustrious descendent, Mary’s Child, who was born a Saviour. This is why Ruth finds honorable mention in our Lord’s human genealogy (Matt. 1). —Herbert Lockyer
Answer the following as you review the material on the preceding page along with Chapter Four in your Bible:
- Where did Boaz go after the events of chapter three? and normally sat there (Deut.16:18).
- What did Boaz want the nearest kinsman to do?
- What does “redeem” mean?
- The kinsman said, “I will it.” What changed his mind?
- The bargain was finally ratified by Mosaic by the symbolic act of “ over a .”
- Some believe the nearest kinsman who was unable to redeem is a type of the ancient .
- When Boaz redeemed Elimelech’s land, what other right did he obtain?
- The witnesses to these things said: “The Lord make the woman that is come into thine house like and .”
- The women of the city said Naomi’s new grandson would be unto her a…
A. of , and a
B. of thine . - The child was named . His son was , whose son was .
- What was special about this family tree? (See Isaiah 9:6-7)
- Have you read the book of Ruth at least twice during this study?
Answer the following as you read Chapter Four in the Ruth textbook by Dr. J. Vernon McGee.
Chapter 4
In the Heart and Home of Boaz
- Christ, like Boaz, is not to move in your until you Him as your .
- This is the great message of this book:
is a ; because God us He us. - Give two reasons why Boaz went to the gate:
A.
A.
- The men who sat in the gate were the . Ruth 4:2 calls them the of the .
- In Ruth 4:4, Boaz gives this man the that to .
- This story is a of our redemption. This is the way our Redeemer has in our .
- Dr. McGee relates the other kinsman to the .
- The Law was never to be a .
- You and I are way short of God’s . We need a Kinsman who us and who was not only to everything, but who gave His .
- What unusual confirmation was practiced concerning redeeming and changing?
- Oh, that we might Him, our Redeemer, and Him because he loved us.
- Boaz and Ruth’s son was named , which means “” or “”.
- List the 5 requirements to qualify as a kinsman redeemer.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E. - Give 3 New Testament references to prove the Lord Jesus qualified as our near Kinsman.
A.
B.
C. - List 2 passages revealing Christ’s willingness to redeem us.
A.
B. - Quote and give the reference in the Book of Hebrews which plainly shows the ability of Christ to redeem us.
