8. Ruth

  • 8. Ruth (The Choice: Vol.1)

    Ruth Category: Loyal love & faith in God beyond her people Could avoid: Return to Moab like Orpah and seek a new life.“Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her.” (Ruth 1:14)Cross-Refs: Joshua 24:15; Luke 9:62. Chose: Stayed with Naomi and embraced Israel’s God.“Your people will be…

  • 8. Ruth (The Choice: Vol.2)

    Elimelek (Naomi’s Husband) Category: Failure of trust in God’s provision Could endure: Stay in Bethlehem (“House of Bread”) during famine and trust the LORD.“The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time.” (Psalm 145:15)Cross-Refs: Deuteronomy 11:13–15; Matthew 6:31–33. Chose wrongly: Left the…

  • Ruth (Bible Translation History)

    1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations This section examines the historical development of Bible translations, focusing on Ruth and how its translation influenced theological, linguistic, and cultural understanding across different periods. Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) Reformation and Renaissance Translations (16th–17th Century CE) Modern…

  • 8. Ruth (Bible Summary)

    A Story of Loyalty, Redemption, and Restoration Introduction: Naomi Emptied (1:1–5) Naomi Returns from Moab (1:6–22) Ruth and Boaz Meet in the Harvest Fields (Chapter 2) Naomi Sends Ruth to Boaz’s Threshing Floor (Chapter 3) Boaz Arranges to Fulfill His Pledge (Chapter 4) Conclusion: Naomi Filled (4:13–17) Epilogue: Genealogy of…

  • 8. Ruth (Bible Overview)

    (1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Ruth – named after its central character, Ruth the Moabitess, whose name means “friend” or “companion.”• Definition: A narrative set during the time of the Judges that tells the story of loyalty, providence, and redemption, highlighting Ruth’s inclusion into the covenant community…

  • 8. Ruth (Prefiguring Jesus) 

    Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of Ruth 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian Application…