Ruth 3 – 17th December 2021

Read Ruth 3.
What characters are mentioned? How are they described?
Are there any words you don't know? Some words like "winnowing" and "threshing floor" may be worth looking up.
What is the goal of Naomi's plan in verse 1?
In what ways does the author of Ruth draw attention to the privacy of Ruth's meeting with Boaz?
What does Boaz give Ruth to bring to Naomi? (v. 15-17)
1. What has changed for Naomi since we last heard the word "empty" in 1:21?

Think back to what we learned about coming under the "wings" in chapter 2.
1. How do Deuteronomy 22:12 and Ezekiel 5:3 help to explain the word translated "wing" or "corner"?
2. What will it mean for Boaz to spread the corner of his garment over Ruth (verse 9)?
What do you think it means for Boaz to be a "redeemer"?
In verse 10, Boaz blesses Ruth for her kindness.
1. What was the first act of kindness he is referring to?
2. Why are Ruth's actions here such a great kindness towards Boaz?
What do you think are all the reasons that Ruth is called a "worthy woman" in verse 11?

Rather than passively waiting for something to happen, Ruth and Naomi act deliberately in this chapter.
1. How is our faith like this? (deliberate rather than passive)
2. Do Ruth's actions mean that she doesn't trust God to act?
Ruth is unprotected and vulnerable at the feet of Boaz. She depends entirely on his character as the guardian-redeemer.
1. What does it mean for us to submit ourselves entirely to the mercy of Jesus our redeemer?
2. Where else are we tempted to find our security?
At the end of the chapter, Ruth receives a promise from Boaz, but the matter is still not finished.
1. How is this similar to us as we wait for Christ's return?
2. What is one practical way that your confidence in Christ's return can change how you live this week?

Read Ruth 3.
What characters are mentioned? How are they described?
Are there any words you don't know? Some words like "winnowing" and "threshing floor" may be worth looking up.
What is the goal of Naomi's plan in verse 1?
In what ways does the author of Ruth draw attention to the privacy of Ruth's meeting with Boaz?
What does Boaz give Ruth to bring to Naomi? (v. 15-17)
1. What has changed for Naomi since we last heard the word "empty" in 1:21?

Think back to what we learned about coming under the "wings" in chapter 2.
1. How do Deuteronomy 22:12 and Ezekiel 5:3 help to explain the word translated "wing" or "corner"?
2. What will it mean for Boaz to spread the corner of his garment over Ruth (verse 9)?
What do you think it means for Boaz to be a "redeemer"?
In verse 10, Boaz blesses Ruth for her kindness.
1. What was the first act of kindness he is referring to?
2. Why are Ruth's actions here such a great kindness towards Boaz?
What do you think are all the reasons that Ruth is called a "worthy woman" in verse 11?

Rather than passively waiting for something to happen, Ruth and Naomi act deliberately in this chapter.
1. How is our faith like this? (deliberate rather than passive)
2. Do Ruth's actions mean that she doesn't trust God to act?
Ruth is unprotected and vulnerable at the feet of Boaz. She depends entirely on his character as the guardian-redeemer.
1. What does it mean for us to submit ourselves entirely to the mercy of Jesus our redeemer?
2. Where else are we tempted to find our security?
At the end of the chapter, Ruth receives a promise from Boaz, but the matter is still not finished.
1. How is this similar to us as we wait for Christ's return?
2. What is one practical way that your confidence in Christ's return can change how you live this week?