“Whenever the LORD raised up judges for them, the LORD was with the judge, and he saved them from the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge. For the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning because of those who afflicted and oppressed them.” —Judges 2:18 (ESV)

Bible Engagement: The Promised Land/Ruth

Book of Ruth
Author: unknown
Audience: the Israelites during the reign of Solomon
Genre: historical narrative written in excellent Hebrew
When: between 1000 -500 B.C.
Why: unknown

Tier 1: Ruth 1-4
Tier 2: Ruth 1-4
Tier 3: Ruth 1-4

Tier 1 Questions

1. Ruth was from
   Reveal Answer
   , a kingdom that was enemies of the Israelites. Naomi, her mother-in-law, was from which Israelite tribe and town? (see Ruth 1:2)
   

2. What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi urged Ruth to return home? (see Ruth 1:16-18)
   

3. Who was Boaz?
   
   
   • How did he care for Ruth? (see Ruth 2:8-9)
   
   
   • Why did he do this? (see Ruth 2:11-12)
   
   
   • In Ruth 3, we again see the word “redeemer” which in this case is the duty of a family member to bring back a widow into the family through marriage. How does Boaz describe Ruth’s character? (see 3:10-11)
   

• How was king David related to Ruth? (see 4:17)

Tiers 2-3 Questions

1. Ruth was from
   Reveal Answer
   , a kingdom that was enemies of the Israelites. Naomi, her mother-in-law, was from which Israelite tribe and town? (see Ruth 1:2)
   

2. What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi urged Ruth to return home? (see Ruth 1:16-18)
   

3. Who was Boaz?
   
   
   • How did he care for Ruth? (see Ruth 2:8-9)
   
   
   • Why did he do this? (see Ruth 2:11-12)
   
   
   • In Ruth 3, we again see the word “redeemer” which in this case is the duty of a family member to bring back a widow into the family through marriage. How does Boaz describe Ruth’s character? (see 3:10-11)
   

• How was king David related to Ruth? (see 4:17)

Application

1. Ruth was a Moabite and yet God allowed her to produce the line of David and later Jesus. What does this tell you about God’s greater plan?
   

2. How does Ruth’s story encourage you today?
   

Growth Check

Congratulations! You have completed ten weeks of the plan. Our goal is to grow closer to God and in community with each other. Take a few moments to assess your growth so far.

Loving God
1. How have these Scriptures helped you grow in your love for God?

Loving Others
1. How have you been working on forgiveness?