RUTH
READING PLANS + STUDY QUESTIONS
READING PLAN
HOW TO USE
READ THE CHAPTERS IN THE BIBLE FOR EACH SESSION
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS + REFLECT ON THE READING
This study encourages going at your own pace, allowing each session to be a day, a week, or however long you need. Each session contains questions to be used for individual reflection or small group discussion.
This study was made to be used alongside Bible reading. Although we have created chapter summaries, there is no substitute for reading God's Word.
SESSION ONE: RUTH 1-4
RUTH, NAOMI, + BOAZ
How was Ruth faithful and loyal to her vulnerable mother-in-law, Naomi (Ruth 1:16-18)?
Look up the meaning of the names Naomi and Mara. Which name do you think best suited Naomi’s situation?
Read Leviticus 19:9. How did Boaz follow this law in Ruth 2? How did the law benefit Ruth and Naomi?
According to Ruth 2:8-13, why did Ruth find favor with Boaz?
What did it mean for Boaz to redeem Ruth’s family? Why did he suggest that another relative fulfill this role?
Ruth 4 records the descendants of Ruth and Boaz. Which significant biblical figures are listed?
Matthew 1 contains the genealogy of Jesus. Read Matthew 1:5. Who from the story of Ruth is included in Jesus’ heritage?
Do you relate more to Ruth, who was steadfast and faithful, or to Naomi, who mourned her circumstances and doubted? How did God redeem both of their stories despite their responses?
Way to go! You finished the book of Ruth!
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Keep going — the story continues in the books of 1 + 2 Samuel!