Ruth and the Kinsman Redeemer

This Sunday we will begin making our way through the book of Ruth.  Each week I will be handing out a daily bible study guide in order for you to prepare for the upcoming sermon.  Below is the study guide for this Sunday. 

 

The Doubt of God’s People and the Faith of a Foreigner

Ruth 1

 

 

Day 1

Read: Ruth 1:1-5

1.     Describe the time in which Elimelech and his family lived (Judges 21:25).

 

 

 

 

2.     How did Elimelech’s sons disobey God (Deuteronomy 23.3)?

 

 

 

 

Day 2

Read: Ruth 1:6-17

1.     Who does Naomi blame for her suffering?

 

 

 

2.     Who does Ruth claim as her God?

 

 

 

 

Day 3

Read: 1:18-22

1.     Why is Naomi bitter?

 

 

 

 

2.     What changes in Bethlehem in this passage (from the beginning to the end)?