the story of ruth

• What is the source of the story of Ruth?

  Book of Ruth, Old Testament
• What are the main themes of the story of Ruth?

  Faith, loyalty, redemption
• Who is the main character in the story of Ruth?


  Ruth
• Who were the Moabites?

  Ancient people from the land of Moab
• Where are the Moabites mentioned?

  In the Old Testament
• Why did Elimelech and Naomi move to Moab?

  Due to famine in Judah
• What were the names of Elimelech and Naomi's sons?

  Mahlon and Chilion
• What happened to Elimelech in Moab?

  He died, leaving Naomi a widow
• What happened to Mahlon and Chilion in Moab?

  They also died, leaving Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah
• Why did Naomi decide to return to Judah?

  Because the famine had ended
• What did Naomi encourage Orpah and Ruth to do?

  Stay in Moab for new lives
• What did Ruth say to Naomi when she refused to leave?

  "Where you go, I will go; your people shall be my people."
• Who did Ruth marry in Judah?

  Boaz
• What did Ruth do when she arrived in Judah?

  Looked for food
• Who was Boaz in relation to Naomi?

  Her relative
• What did Boaz allow Ruth to do?

  Gather leftover grains
• Why did Boaz respect Ruth?

  For her hard work and loyalty
• What did Naomi want for Ruth?

  To have a family and marry Boaz
• What is a Kinsman-Redeemer?

  A relative who marries a widow
• What did Ruth ask Boaz to be?

  Her Kinsman-Redeemer
• What did Boaz mention about a closer relative?

  That the closer relative was unwilling
• What legal steps did Boaz follow?

  To talk to the closer relative
• What was the outcome of Boaz's legal process?

  He officially married Ruth
• Who was Ruth and Boaz's son?

  Obed
• Who did Obed become the father of?

  Jesse
• How is Jesus Christ related to King David?

  He is a descendant of King David
• What does Ruth's story fulfill?

  Old Testament prophecies