THE BOOK OF RUTHBackround

Set in the times of the Judges (Ruth 1:1)

Likely written by Samuel the prophet

Covers at least 10 years (Ruth 1:4)

Only book in the Bible wholly devoted to the story of a woman.

Theme of the book is loyalty and redemption

THE BOOK OF RUTHSurvey

Famine & sojourn to Moab (1:1-5)Sad return home (1:6-22)Ruth gleans in the fields of Boaz (2)Ruth follows counsel of Naomi (3)Ruth marries Boaz (4:13)Obed is born-grandfather of David (4:13-16) Genealogy of David/Jesus (4:18-22)

THE BOOK OF RUTHKeys

Key verse: 1:16-17

Key Chapter: 4

Key word: Loyalty

THE BOOK OF RUTHChrist

Boaz is a type of Christ:RedeemerLord of harvestDispenser of breadGiver of RestGiver of Riches (blessings)Our strength

Righteous are rewardedCircumstances don’t have to determine faithfulness to God