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THE BOOK OF RUTHBackround
Set in the times of the Judges (Ruth 1:1)
Likely written by Samuel the prophet
Covers at least 10 years (Ruth 1:4)
Only book in the Bible wholly devoted to the story of a woman.
Theme of the book is loyalty and redemption
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THE BOOK OF RUTHSurvey
Famine & sojourn to Moab (1:1-5)Sad return home (1:6-22)Ruth gleans in the fields of Boaz (2)Ruth follows counsel of Naomi (3)Ruth marries Boaz (4:13)Obed is born-grandfather of David (4:13-16) Genealogy of David/Jesus (4:18-22)
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THE BOOK OF RUTHKeys
Key verse: 1:16-17
Key Chapter: 4
Key word: Loyalty
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THE BOOK OF RUTHChrist
Boaz is a type of Christ:RedeemerLord of harvestDispenser of breadGiver of RestGiver of Riches (blessings)Our strength
Righteous are rewardedCircumstances don’t have to determine faithfulness to God