Ruth | Chapter Summaries + Study Questionsናሙና

RUTH 4

BOAZ REDEEMS RUTH + NAOMI’S FAMILY

Naomi’s closer relative, the one whom Boaz mentioned to Ruth, did not want to marry her. He was concerned about affecting his inheritance by marrying a foreign woman.

Now Boaz is able to marry Ruth and redeem her family, just as Ruth and Naomi hoped. Naomi rejoices, and her faith in God is restored!

The lineage of Ruth and Boaz is recorded, beginning with their son Obed. Obed is the father of Jesse, who was the father of David. Rahab, the prostitute who protects Caleb and Joshua, was the mother of Boaz. In this story, God uses unlikely people, including prostitutes, widows, and outsiders, to redeem Ruth’s family and form the lineage of Jesus!

STUDY QUESTIONS

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?

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