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The book of Ruth is a love story. It is a love story between Ruth and Boaz and one that illustrates the love and loyalty between God and His people.

This Ruth bible study emphasises God’s unfailing love, loyalty, and faithfulness in all circumstances and it encourages the reader to have the kindness of Ruth and Boaz. This pamphlet includes a great overview of the book of Ruth, covering the lives of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz, as well as the historical and biblical background of Israel during that time. Gain fresh insights into this most beloved story and be amazed by God’s unwavering faithfulness.

Key Features:

1. Gives a great summary of the book of Ruth and explains the story of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz in an easy-to-understand way. It separates this epic love story into "scenes," covering each portion of the story’s significance.
2. Includes the historical background of the book of Ruth.
3. Discover how politics, economics, and geography affected these Bible people.
4. Why did Naomi’s husband move to Moab in the first place?
5. Why didn’t the Israelites get along with the Moabites? and more..

This pamphlet also explains the cultural traditions and practices of the time and their significance in the story of Ruth. For example:-

• Naomi had a social status lower than a slave once her husband and sons died.
• Ruth took home more than 10 times the average salary of harvesters when she worked in Boaz’s field.
• When Ruth asked Boaz to "spread the corner of (his) garment" over her, she is asking him to make a symbolic gesture for marriage. (Plus you will find out how this particular act relates to our covenant in Christ.)
• Gives the Hebrew meaning of key names and phrases and how they relate to the bigger story of God’s faithfulness.

The book of Ruth is one of loss, suffering, disappointment, uncertainty and bitterness. But we also find good news; we find love, commitment, perseverance, hope, and God’s powerful guidance in the midst of trials. Even though Ruth wasn’t an Israelite, she was called by God to something much greater than anyone expected and she is one of only five women listed as an ancestor of Jesus Christ. Her story is a reminder to us all of God’s unfailing love and faithfulness.