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RUTH

RUTH. Faithfulness in the Midst of Chaos. RUTH: Major Characters. Naomi – An Israelite woman who becomes a widow Ruth – Naomi’s daughter-in-law, also a widow Boaz – A kindly farmer who takes care of & ultimately marries Ruth

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RUTH

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  1. RUTH Faithfulness in the Midst of Chaos

  2. RUTH: Major Characters • Naomi – An Israelite woman who becomes a widow • Ruth – Naomi’s daughter-in-law, also a widow • Boaz – A kindly farmer who takes care of & ultimately marries Ruth • Obed– The son born to Boaz & Ruth, becomes the father of King David

  3. RUTH: Important Background • Widows were normally provided for by their sons; otherwise they were often destitute • If a widow had no son, her husband’s next-of-kin was supposed to produce a son with her (serve as “kinsman redeemer” – Deut 25:5-10) • Land owned by the dead man could be purchased by a near relative • Foreigners rarely adopted the religion of another nation

  4. RUTH: Plot • “In the days when the judges ruled” – 1:1 • Elimelech & Naomi migrate to Moab b/c of a famine in Israel • Elimelech & both sons die, leaving Naomi, Ruth, & Orpah as widows • Ruth follows Naomi back to Bethlehem & takes care of her • Boaz takes care of Ruth (& Naomi) • Boaz & Ruth marry & have a son • Obed (their son) is the grandfather of King David

  5. RUTH: Ancient Israelite Customs • Gleaning by the Poor (Lev. 19:9-10) • Role of the Kinsman-Redeemer (Deut 25:5-10) • Lying at a man’s feet to show willingness to marry & spreading the garment to show acceptance (??) • Giving one’s sandal in pledge (Deut 25:9-10)

  6. RUTH: Lessons for Today • God rewards those who are __________ to Him & ________ to one another. • Anyone who trusts God & wants to be part of His people is ___________ to Him. • Trust in God can occur even in the most _______________ circumstances. • ____________ circumstances are not necessarily God’s final word about our lives, so never discount the ____________.

  7. RUTH: Key Verse “Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a redeemer, & may his name be renowned in Israel! He shall be to you a restorer of life & a nourisher of your old age.” Ruth 4:14-15

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