Knowing God More Bible Study

Week 11 - Ruth 4

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Read Ruth 4:1-22

Ruth 4:5

“Then Boaz said, ‘On the day you buy the land from Naomi, you also acquire Ruth the Moabite, the dead man’s widow, in order to maintain the name of the dead with his property.’”

Ruth 4:6

“At this, the guardian-redeemer said, ‘Then I cannot redeem it because I might endanger my own estate. You redeem it yourself. I cannot do it.’”

Ruth 4:16

“Then Naomi took the child in her arms and cared for him.”

Questions

1. How does Boaz exemplify the role of a redeemer, both in terms of legal responsibility and personal commitment?

2. In what ways does the redemption of Ruth and Naomi parallel God's redemption of His people in a broader spiritual sense?

3. Reflect on the series of seemingly ordinary events that lead to Boaz becoming Ruth's kinsman-redeemer. How do these events demonstrate God's sovereignty in our everyday lives?

4. Explore Ruth's obedience to Naomi's guidance. How does her obedience contribute to the unfolding of God's plan?

5. Discuss the role of obedience in our own lives. Are there areas where obedience to God's guidance has resulted in unexpected blessings?

6. Examine the significance of the genealogy presented at the end of Ruth chapter 4. How does it connect Ruth and Boaz to King David and, ultimately, to Jesus?