Study
1 From the Book of Ruth is: Ruth 1 and 2
INTRODUCTION:
The general tone shows the setting of the story to be that of the
time of the Judges. The book was read at the time of the Feast of
Pentecost. The outstanding lesson of the book is the way in which the
hand of God is seen guiding the faithful in the details of everyday
life, as also in the events through which the way was prepared for
the birth of the Son of David (see Mt. 1:5).
1.
Put yourself in Ruth's place, and consider the cost of her decision
to follow Naomi into the land of Israel. Orpah, too had been a good
daughter (1:8), but what differences were there between her attitude
and Ruth's? What lessons may Ruth teach us about our following
Christ? Cf. Lk. 9:23, 57-62; 14:25-33.
2.
Notice how an apparently chance happening (2:3, 20) was overruled by
God for blessing. Can you recall similar experiences? Also, in
chapter 2 what qualities are outstanding (a) in Boaz, and (b) in
Ruth?
