Ruth 1:1-22
Naomi Widowed

The Israelite family consists of Elimelech, the father; Naomi, the mother; and two sons. The sons take Moab wives, Orpah and Ruth.

why did the family move from their home in Judah their home of god to Moab an ungodly place and how long did they dwell there?

There was a famine in the land. Naomi, her two sons and their wives Orpah and Ruth dwelled in Moab about 10 years.

what happened to Naomi's husband and 2 sons. why did Naomi decide to go back to her homeland?

Elimelech Naomi's husband died in Moab. Naomi's two sons took two Moabite women and married them.(Orpah,Ruth) Then Mahlon and Chilion died also and Naomi was left with no family except her daughter in laws. Naomi rose to return from the country of Moab to Judah because she had heard that our Lord had visited his people in giving them bread.

have you ever made a decision to leave god for greener pastures, it hasn't worked out and returned to god..did it leave you bitter and resentful? did you blame god?

Yes, when we first moved back to my home state of California we were encouraged to get into a church right away or find a new church home. My aunt and uncle told us not to compare the church where we were members to the new church God would send us to. Well we visited many churches and found none that we felt comfortable in. The very thing we were encouraged not to do we did. So we decided since we couldn't find a church to raise our children in that we would train them up in our home. Well, it did not work out at all for we drifted further and further from being faithful to our God and his Word. It wasn't years but a year and half and we found many trials in our lives. We realized God was showing us to return to Him in which we did and we have never felt like going on our own journey without the Lord. We were not bitter or resentful or we didn't blame God at all. For in that time God revealed to us how much he cared for us. He provided a job, housing, and even during that time God saved me from dying. Even though we were not in the church Our Lord was watching over us and calling us back into the fold. I praise God for the time we thought we could do it without Him but realized we could do nothing until we returned to Him.

Naomi encourages her daughters-in-law to remain in Moab (1:6-16).

what did Ruth and orpah decide to do and what act did Ruth display to confirm her loyalty in vs. 16?

Orpah was weeping but kissed Naomi goodbye and went back to her people the Moabites and their gods. But Ruth told Naomi, "entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the Lord do so to me, and more also, if aught but death part thee and me."

at what point in your life were you saved thru your belief in Jesus Christ?

I had been going to church every since I was married but all the time I was in church I still had this void in my life. I couldn't fill it or pray it out. I was an empty pot with no water in it. The Lord saved me when I came to the point in a revival that I realized I was lost. The question asked that night was: "if you were to die tonight, do you know where you will be?" That night my two children were with me and they were toddlers. I sat there in shock when I came to the realization that I was lost and going to hell. In that speck of a moment I broke down in my heart and was so desperate I couldn't even speak. I was taken to a counseling room and we prayed but I was not saved till the next day. I can still see me on my knees in the Pastor's house and I asked Jesus to come into my heart and save me and be my Lord. My life has changed dramatically.

Ruth 2: 1-23
Ruth Gleans in Boaz' Field

Ruth gleans in Boaz's field and meets him (2:17). who is Boaz?

Boaz was a kinsman (kinsman redeemer) of her husband Elimelech. He was a mighty man and wealthy. He was a wealthy landowner in Bethlehem in Judah.

Ruth finds favour in Boaz's eyes (2:16).
what characters did Ruth display to find favour in Boaz eyes?

Hard working woman, obedient servant, thankful heart, stuck by her mother in law Naomi to help care for her, a virtuous woman, and she trusted in the Lord God of Israel.

whom do you think Boaz represents today to offer such protection and provision to Ruth?

Our Lord and Savior.

God has done the same for me in which He saved me and provides for me daily through: hope, joy, peace, protection (safety), living water, bread of life, and comfort. God supplies all my needs even though sometimes I may not recognize all He has provided. As Boaz cared for Ruth our God care for us.

As Boaz rewarded Ruth for her hard labor our God rewards us also when we are faithful and true servants.

Ruth 3:1-18
Boaz Will Redeem Ruth

Identification of Boaz as KinsmanRedeemer 2:20.

what act did Ruth do to reveal this to Boaz?

She took Naomi's advice to go to Boaz, uncover his feet, and lay herself down; and then he would tell her what to do. Then when Boaz asked her who she was Ruth said: "I am Ruth thy handmaid: spread thy skirt over thine handmaiden; for thou art a near kinsman." When this happened this was symbolic of a pledge of marriage. So here Ruth recognizes Boaz as her kinsman redeemer.

what is a kinsman redeemer and who is our kinsman redeemer?

A kinsman redeemer at this time was responsible for needy family members. He also in time was to provide an heir of those who had died. He also would redeem the relative's land from being lost because of the death of the one who would have kept it safe. A kinsman redeemer also would redeem any family member sold to slavery. In all he would even avenge the death of a relative if necessary. What is so wonderful in all of this is that Naomi saw Ruth was led by our Lord to Boaz. So in all God redeemed Ruth through Naomi.

The Son of God is our Kinsman Redeemer. He saw us as a needy humanity and covered us with his blood so that we would be saved from our sins. Yes, the sin of death would not be imparted on us any longer for our Redeemer Jesus Christ paid the price and nailed sin to the cross forever more. When I think of what our Lord gave so that I would no longer be a slave to sin, I can't help but want to lay at my Savior's feet. When I consider how his blood covers me I know my redeemer lives. Yes, my kinsman redeemer is real and he provides, protects, reveals, fills me, satisfies my longings, and gives me hope for a brighter day.

Revelation of a nearer kinsman:12

. what would have happened to orpah ,the 2nd daughterinlaw had she decided to follow Naomi and pledge her loyalty to Naomi's God?

She too would have been redeemed and God would have provided a mate for her.

Ruth 4:1:22

The Marriage of Ruth
Boaz assumes the right of redemption (4:12).
Did Boaz pay a price to redeem Ruth and who paid a price for our redemption?

Boaz bought all the property of Elimelech from Naomi, Chilion's, and Mahlon's, Ruth the Moabitess he purchased also to be his wife.

Jesus Christ paid it in full for our redemption. No more sacrifices, no more deals, Jesus paid for our salvation in full. He gave his life so you and I could be free forever and ever....

So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife, and he went in to her. And the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son 4:13

who is this son and what significance does this have in God' plan for us?

His name was Obed who was the father of Jesse, who was the father of King David. It was through David line that Jesus Christ came into our world to save sinner's.

here we see that god has blessed Naomi for returning to him..have you ever backslidden and have had doors open for you when returning back to god?