Ruth
God doesn't show favoritism!
Old Testament · History
Summary
Joshua has died. The people have no strong national leader, doing whatever they feel like. They have turned from God and are experiencing severe oppression. Ruth was from Moab, a nation that opposed God's people. Yet God dealt with this girl in love. Ruth presents a dramatic contrast to the people of God. They ought to have recognized God's authority and obeyed His standards. Instead, they are out of control, each one doing whatever he feels like. Ruth puts them to shame. She comes from a pagan nation, but voluntarily accepts Yahweh as her God and demonstrates the qualities He values.
Outline
Ruth'S Commitment
Chapters 1-3| Her motivation | 1:1-7 | Famine - 1-2 Death - 3-5 Separation - 6-7 |
| Her identification | 1:8-22 | Alternatives presented - 8-13 Choice made - 14-18 Orpah's choice - 14-15 Ruth's choice - 16-18 Women welcomed - 19-22 |
| Dedication demonstrated | 2:1-7 | |
| Dedication rewarded | 2:8-23 | Needs provided - 8-9 Loyalty praised - 10-13 Kindness shown - 14-16 Abundance gathered - 17-18 Kinsman identified - 19-23 |
| Naomi's instruction | 3:1-5 | |
| Ruth's presentation | 3:6-9 | |
| Kinsman identified | 3:10-18 |
Ruth'S Compensation
Chapters 4| First kinsman eliminated | 4:1-8 |
| Boaz motivated | 4:9-10 |
| Elders' prayer | 4:11-12 |
| Naomi's heir | 4:13-17 |
| Her Posterity | 4:18-21 |
Resources
Audio Lessons
Part 1: ruth