Israel/Judah History Bible Study Lesson 2 Questions
1. Outline Book of Ruth.
2. What would you say is the key verse (theme) of Ruth?
3. Do some research on Moab. Who was the founder? Why did God curse Moab?
4. What happened to Naomi's family in Moab?
5. What was Ruth's comments to Naomi when Naomi tried to talk Ruth into staying in Moab?
6. Do some research on the term "kinsman redeemer". What is a good definition?
Who was Ruth's kinsman redeemer?
7. Who was Boaz in relationship to David? How was Boaz related to Judah?
8. Do some research on the concept/word "gleaming". Who initiated it and what was its purpose?
9. Meditate upon on how Naomi's situation in Moab might be similar to the parable of the "prodigal son." Give some similarities.
10. Meditate/research and state what the possible reasons God allows to gentile women (Rahab & Ruth) to be in the family tree of Christ.
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