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Ruth

(1990). Ruth. S. Hamilton, MA: Center for Youth Studies.

OVERVIEW

I. Faithfulness of Ruth (Ruth 1-2).

A. To Naomi.
B. To God.


II. Faithfulness of Boaz (Ruth 2-4).

A. To Ruth.
B. To God and the Law.


III. Faithfulness of God (Ruth 1-4).

FRAMEWORK

  1. Author: Unknown, possibly Samuel.
  2. Location: Israel (Bethlehem, in Judah), Moab.
  3. Key people: Naomi, Ruth, Boaz.
  4. Historical period: During the time of the Judges.
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  1. Concepts: The kinsman redeemer concept is designed to save an Israelite family from extinction. The focus on faithfulness (Ruth to Naomi, Boaz to Ruth, God's to Ruth and Naomi) is evident throughout the book. The story tells of how another Gentile woman became one of the ancestors of Christ.

YOUTH MINISTRY POSSIBILITIES

IDEAS EXAMPLES
Love's Resolve
Commitment to friends. 		Ruth stands by Naomi.
Love's Response
Sacrificing for those you love.
(doing dishes for parents...)		 Ruth gleaning in the fields.
Love's Request
Talking honestly with those you love.
Can you talk about sex,
values and God with your parents, friends or lovers?		 Ruth's tender appeal to Boaz.
Love's Reward
Commitment, sacrifice, and
honesty are worth the effort. 		Ruth's marriage to Boaz
(her rich kinsmen redeemer) and
her inclusion in Christ's ancestry.

FINAL QUESTION
Why does God rescue his people, although they are evil and disobedient?

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