1.

Think about what Naomi asked Ruth to do in verses 1-4. What do the expressions “find a home for you” and “Is not Boaz…a kinsman of ours” suggest about the purpose Naomi had in mind for the marriage?  What can we learn from Naomi? (2 Corinthians 11:2; Matthew 9:15, 25:1)

2.

Consider what Ruth did in verses 5-9.  In what ways was this not easy for her?  Yet, why did she do it? What can we learn from her?

3. 

Read verses 10-15. What does this passage tell us about: 1) Boaz; 2) Ruth; and 3) their relationship before their marriage?    

4. 

Upon hearing Ruth’s report, Naomi said, “Wait, my daughter…”  Ruth’s waiting period was just one day, but for some it could be a lot longer.  Why did Naomi ask Ruth to wait?  What can we learn from Naomi? (Romans 8:24-26; Matthew 25:1-13)

5. 

Skim through Ruth 4:1-10 and compare Boaz with the kinsman redeemer who was first in line.  Why did the former refuse to exercise his right to redeem?  What does his response show about the sacrifice a redeemer makes?  What did Jesus do to redeem men from the power of sin and Satan? (Micah 6:3-5; Luke 1:68; 1 Peter 1:17-19; 1 Corinthians 5:7)  What can we learn from Boaz? (Philippians 2:7; 2 Timothy 4:6)

6.

In verses 11-12 the elders blessed Ruth, Boaz, and the offspring of their union.  What can we learn from them about the purpose of marriage?  

7.

Verses 13-22 describe the fruit of Ruth and Boaz’s marriage, that is, Obed.  How is he related to: 1) David; and 2) the Savior of the world? (Matthew 1:1; 2:10)  What can we learn from this?