Ruth - Part 1
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The Book of Ruth
A Rainbow in the Midst of the Thunderstorm
Background:
1. Author: ___________
2. Date: 1100BC
3. Contemporaries: ___________, probably
4. God mentioned: ___ times
5. Societal situation: ____________ I _______
is right.
Characters:
1. Elimelech: patriarch, husband, father,
__________ ________
2. Mahlon: son of Elimelech; husband of
Orpah
3. Chilion: son of Elimelech, husband of Ruth
4. Naomi: wife of Elimelech and mother of
Mahlon and Chilion.
5. Orpah: wife of Mahlon; a Moabitess
6. Ruth; wife of Chilion; a Moabitess
Events:
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7.
Journey to _______
______
Marriage
_______
Decision to ________ _________
________________ to daughters-in-law
Return to ________________
Discussion:
1. What does Ruth’s decision reveal about her
____________?
2. Is today’s society much ____________ than
the days of the Judges?
3. Is it difficult in today’s society to be
_______ like Ruth?
4. What ____________ have you made to
________ a personal commitment?
5. Think of a person to whom you are
committed. How would they _______ your
loyalty?
6. How can I _____________ loyalty to
someone I _______?