The book of Ruth kicks off with a bit of a bummer. It’s a time when judges ruled Israel, and things weren’t great. There was a famine in the land, meaning food was scarce. Imagine empty fields, hungry families, and people worrying about where their next meal would come from. In the town of Bethlehem, […]
Chapter Four: A Happy Ending and a New Beginning
Chapter 4 of the book of Ruth brings us a happy ending to Ruth and Naomi’s story and the start of something new and wonderful! What Happens in Chapter 4: Study Questions Let me know if you’d like more questions or want to talk more about the book of Ruth!
Chapter 3: Ruth Takes a Leap of Faith
What happens? In this exciting chapter, Ruth’s mother-in-law, Naomi, comes up with a bold plan to secure Ruth’s future. Naomi instructs Ruth to go to the threshing floor at night, where Boaz, their wealthy relative, will be celebrating the harvest. Ruth is to wait until Boaz is asleep, then quietly lie down at his feet. […]
Ruth Chapter 2: A New Beginning
Overview In the second chapter of the book of Ruth, we see Ruth and Naomi starting their new life in Bethlehem. Ruth, determined to provide for herself and Naomi, goes out to glean leftover grain in the fields. By chance, she ends up in the field of a wealthy landowner named Boaz, who happens to […]
The Book of Ruth, Chapter One: A Story of Loss and Loyalty
In a Nutshell Chapter one of the book of Ruth introduces us to a family facing tough times. Naomi, an Israelite woman, moves with her husband and two sons to Moab to escape a famine. Sadly, her husband dies, and her sons marry Moabite women, Orpah and Ruth. Tragedy strikes again when Naomi’s sons die […]
The Book of Ruth: A Story of Love, Loyalty, and Redemption
The book of Ruth is a short but powerful story in the Bible, packed with drama, romance, and life lessons. It tells us about two women, Naomi and Ruth, who face hardship and loss, but find hope and new beginnings in a surprising place. The Story Naomi, an Israelite woman, moves with her husband and […]
Ruth
The Book of Ruth is like a short story filled with kindness and love, even when times are tough. It’s about a family who leaves their home because of a famine (which means there wasn’t enough food). Naomi, the mum, loses her husband and two sons, leaving her with only her two daughters-in-law, Orpah and […]