Ruth

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Ruth

Free online resources based on the Biblical story of Ruth. Ruth's story can be found in the Bible in the book of Ruth. See below for links to sermons, songs, stories and entertaining sites for Ruth's story.

Ruth For Kids: Bible Stories - Children's Stories - Children's Activities - Children's Sermons - Music, Plays & Poetry - More Ruth Resources

Ruth For Teens & Adults: Devotions & Sermons - Educational Links - Potluck - Neat Ruth Related Sites

Updated 7/13/09

"And Ruth said, Urge me not to leave you or to turn back from following you; for where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people and your God my God." -- Ruth 1:16 AMP

Background - Ruth

The Book of Ruth is the story of two widows, Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi. After Naomi's family migrated to Moab, her two sons married wives from their new country. Later, Naomi's husband and both sons died. Faced with life without male support, Naomi decided to return to Israel. She encouraged her two daughters-in law to go back to their own people. Orpah, one of the two, reluctantly took her advice. But Ruth refused to leave Naomi's side, saying, "Your people shall be my people and your God my God." (Ruth 1:16)

Ruth's story is one of devotion and love. While Naomi had a pity party (Ruth 1:20-22), Ruth put her faith in God and went to work supporting herself and her mother-in-law. Her seed of love brought her to the attention of Boaz, who recognized God's Blessing working in Ruth's life (Ruth 2:11-12). Boaz acted honorably and with generosity towards Ruth and he was rewarded with a wife that was admired throughout Bethlehem. And later, they became the ancestors of King David and Jesus.

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Read Ruth's story in five popular translations - AMP, KJV, HCSB, NIV, The Message:

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Ruth 1 - Ruth and Naomi travel to Bethlehem.

Ruth 2 - Ruth gleans in the fields and meets Boaz.

Ruth 3 - Ruth asks Boaz to be her kinsman-redeemer.

Ruth 4 - Ruth and Boaz marry and have a son.

Related scriptures to Ruth and her story in five popular translations - AMP, KJV, HCSB, NIV, The Message:

Matthew 1:5 - Ruth and Boaz - ancestors of David and Jesus.

Leviticus 25:25-28 Deuteronomy 25:5-10 - Levirate marriage and redemption laws.

Leviticus 19:9 Leviticus 23:22 Deuteronomy 24:19 - Gleaning and harvesting laws.

Proverbs 31:10-31 - Proverbs describes a good wife - compare this with Ruth.

Matthew 7:12 John 13:34-35 Acts 10:34-35 Romans 13:8-10 Galatians 5:13-14 1 John 4:7-8 - God is love. And love fulfills the entire law.

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-- Ruth Resources --

Bible Stories - Scriptures and Adaptations on Ruth
Ruth - A brief outline of Ruth for younger children

How Ruth Gleaned In The Field Of Boaz - The story of Ruth by The Baldwin Project

Ruth - Seed Of Love And Harvest of Blessing - Ruth's story from Matney Woodard

Children's Stories - Original Fiction Based on the Ruth story
Life's Not Fair! The Story of Ruth - Includes a short story about kindness and a version of Ruth's story.

Children's Activities, Crafts & Coloring Pages for Ruth
Ruth Chooses To Stay With Naomi - Children's activities, crossword, questions and coloring page about Ruth

Ruth Gleans In The Fields - Children's activities, crossword, questions and coloring page about Ruth

Boaz Redeems Ruth - Children's activities, crossword, questions and coloring page about Ruth

Children's Sermons & Lessons on Ruth
Ruth and Naomi - A Bible lesson plan and craft ideas for Ruth

Ruth - A Bible study on Ruth for youth

Children's Music, Plays & Poetry for Ruth
Ruth's Song - A song about Ruth

Additional Resources & Links on Ruth
Ruth - Additional links for kids based on Ruth

-- Ruth Stuff For Teens and Adults --

Devotions, Discussions & Sermons About Ruth

Exploring Ruth - A short introduction to Ruth

Ruth: Romance And Redemption - An excellent summary of Levirate marriage customs

Ruth: Romance And Redemption - Ruth meets Boaz. Includes a summary of the similarities between Boaz and Christ.

Ruth: Romance And Redemption - Boaz marries Ruth.

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Suggested Search Terms: Ruth, Naomi, Boaz, gleaning, Moab, Bethlehem, Elimelech, Mahlon, Chilion, redemption

Ruth - An Example Of Faith And Devotion - Boaz marries Ruth.

Ruth - A Bible study based on Ruth

Women In The Bible - Ruth - A summary of Ruth's story

Women In The Bible - Ruth - A short essay on Ruth

Naomi, Ruth And Orpah - Women Of The Bible - A short lesson on Ruth with discussion questions

Educational - Archaeology, History & Theology Concerning Ruth
Kinsman Redeemer - Ruth's story is a picture of all people being redeemed by Jesus.

The Book Of Ruth - John Wesley's notes on Ruth - Chapter 1 - follow the links to other chapters.

Notes On Ruth - Extensive commentary on Ruth by Dr. Thomas L. Constable

Moab - A secular overview of the country and people of Moab

Moab - An overview of the country and people of Moab from the Catholic Encyclopedia

Moab - An overview of the nation of Moab

Potluck - Neat Stuff That Doesn't Fit Anywhere Else on Ruth
Book Of Ruth - Secular view of the Book of Ruth

Classic Images Of Ruth - Links to artwork depicting Ruth

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