Occurring during some of the darkest days in Israel’s history, Ruth follows the journey of two widows who lose everything but find hope through God.
INTRODUCTION TO
Ruth
Outline:
- Ruth determines to stay with Naomi. (1:1-22)
- Ruth cares for Naomi and meets Boaz. (2:1-23)
- Naomi plans for Boaz to redeem Ruth. (3:1-18)
- Ruth is rewarded for her love. (4:1-22)
Author: Unknown. (Tradition has suggested Samuel.)
Date Written: Uncertain. (However, the prevalent view ascribes a date between 1011 and 931
Time Span: Twelve years (during the time of the judges).
Title: The book is named after its principal figure, Ruth. Her biography is outlined in this short story.
Background: The setting for the book of Ruth begins in the country of Moab, a region northeast of the Dead Sea, but then moves to Bethlehem. This true account takes place during the dismal days of failure and rebellion of the Israelites, called the period of judges.
Where Written: Unknown (probably in Judah).
To Whom: To the Israelites.
Content: A famine forces Elimelech and his wife Naomi from their Israelite home to the country of Moab. Elimelech dies, and Naomi is left with her two sons, who soon marry two Moabite girls, Orpah and Ruth. Later both of the sons die, and Naomi is left alone with Orpah and Ruth in a strange land. Orpah returns to her parents, but Ruth determines to stay with Naomi as they journey to Bethlehem. This is a beautiful story of love, commitment, and devotion as Ruth tells Naomi, “Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge” (1:16). Ruth eventually marries a wealthy man named Boaz, by whom she bears a son, Obed, who is the grandfather of David. Ruth’s proven devotion was rewarded with a new husband, a son, and a privileged position in the royal lineage of Jesus Christ.
Key Words: “Kinsman-redeemer”; “Ancestor.”
Boaz graphically fulfills the role of “kinsman-redeemer.” As a relative, he willingly obtains the right to claim the land of Naomi and thus the right to marry Ruth, thereby fathering a son to keep the family line alive. This is only one of several relationships between “ancestors” in the story, which ends with the family tree listing Ruth and Boaz as the great-grandparents of King David.
Themes: • Genuine love at times may require uncompromising sacrifice. • Regardless of our lot in life, we can live according to the precepts of God. • Genuine love and kindness will be rewarded. • God abundantly blesses those who seek to live obedient lives. • Obedient living does not allow for “accidents” in the eternal plan of God. • God extends mercy to the merciful.
Course Description
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Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning about business (only practical concepts that you can use and no boring theory + we won’t cover business topics that are common sense).
