Chapter Summary

Ruth rests at the feet of Boaz.

Discussion Questions for Ruth, Chapter 3

1. What do you think of Naomi's plan for Ruth's future? What questions does it raise for you? What does it tell you about the culture of the time?
2. To what extent should women today look to marriage to find their security as Ruth and Naomi did? What is the prevailing view of marriage in your community? How does the Bible challenge or affirm that view?
3. What risks does Ruth take in agreeing to Naomi's plan? How can the church respond to women who are at risk in todays society?
4. How do the relationships between Naomi and Ruth and Boaz differ from modern family relationships? Is there anything to learn from this extended family?
5. Compare v9 with chapter 2: 12. What connection is there between Boaz's wish for Ruth to find protection from Yahweh and Ruth's request for protection from Boaz?
6. In what way is Ruth a woman of noble character? Is this the same or different to today's expectations of women?
7. The word used of Ruth in v10 is hesed. What does that mean? What is the significance of this term being used of Ruth the Moabite woman?
8. What do you admire about Boaz's character? In what way could he be seen to be a type of Christ?
9. Can Ruth be a role model for women today? If so in what ways?
10. In what ways do the garments Ruth and Boaz are wearing become important to the storyline? How would you re-tell this story for a modern young audience?

Key Words/Phrase

Rest, v. 1.

Characters

God, Ruth, Boaz, Naomi.

Strong Verse(s)

10, 11.