Ruth 1 Assignment

Michael Thorburn

July 9/19

Observations, Questions, Applications

1 A. Observations (20)

1. The time of the events of the book was in the days of the judges (v 1).

2. There was a famine in the land (v 1).

3. The man was from Bethlehem, the same city mentioned in (v 1).

4. The entire family moved to Moab (v 1).

Christian/ Keith

Observations, Questions, Applications A. Observations (20) 1. The time of the events of the book was in the days of the judges (v. 1). 2. The reference to them as Ephrathites brought to mind and the later prophecy regarding the Messiah (v. 2). Etc... B. Interpretative Questions (10) 1. Was there any significance to the Elimelech’s name since it meant ‘my God is king’ (v. 1)? 2. Was the death of the men of the family a judgment for moving to Moab and marrying Moabites (vv. 3, 5)? Etc... C. Applications (5) 1. We need to honor our parents by caring for them (especially widows) () 2. We must be concerned for the welfare of others and seek to provide for their needs (vv. 8, 9, 16) Etc...

5. The husband and then the two sons died (vv 3-5).

6. The sons married Moabite women (v4).

7. They were in Moab for “about ten years” (v 4).

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8. Naomi begins the journey home with her two Moabite daughters-in-law (v 6).

9. News had reached the fields of Moab that YHWH “had visited his people and given them food” (v 6).

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B. Interpretative Questions (10)

1. Was there any significance to Elimelech’s name since it meant ‘my God is king’ (v 1)?

2. Was the death of the men of the family a judgment for moving to Moab and marrying Moabites (vv 3,5)?

3. Was the famine only in the region of Bethlehem or in the entire country of Israel?

4. What does it mean that they “remained there” (v 2)?

5. How soon after arriving in Moab did Elimelech die (v 3)?

6. How soon after marrying Moabite women did the sons die (vv 4-5)?

7. What does it mean that Naomi “heard in the fields of Moab” news from home (v 6).

8. Why does Naomi use the term “her mother’s house” (v 8)?

9. Is the phrase “the dead and with me” significant in this book or other scriptures (v 8)?

10. Is the phrase “that you may find rest” significant (v 9)?

C. Applications (5)

1. We need to honor our parents by caring for them (especially widows) ()

2. We must be concerned for the welfare of others and seek to provide for their needs (vv. 8, 9, 16)

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Marcos/ John F

Mike H/ Joel

Paul/ Emil

Steve/Mike T

AJ/ Russell