Study #3 \u2013 Ruth and Boaz Meet (Ruth 2:1-23)<\/p>\n
1. The Initiative of Ruth (Ruth 2:1\u20137):<\/p>\n
Ruth goes to glean in the fields to provide for herself and Naomi.<\/p>\n
She ends up in the field of Boaz, a relative of Naomi’s late husband
\nElimelech.<\/p>\n
2.Conversation between Ruth & Boaz & Boaz\u2019s Instructions to his
\nyoung men (Ruth 2:8\u201317):<\/p>\n
Boaz notices Ruth and shows kindness, allowing her to glean freely and even telling his workers to deliberately provide extra for her.<\/p>\n
Ruth expresses gratitude for Boaz’s protection and generosity.<\/p>\n
3.Naomi\u2019s Reaction (Ruth 2:18\u201323):<\/p>\n
Ruth returns with the grain, and Naomi realizes that Boaz is a relative, a
\npotential kinsmanredeemer.<\/p>\n
Naomi advises Ruth to continue gleaning in Boaz\u2019s field.<\/p>\n
Some background reading: Leviticus 19:9-10; Leviticus 19:33-37; Deuteronomy
\n23:25; Deut 24:19<\/p>\n
Points to Ponder\/appreciate: 1. Ruth, a new convert, sought Naomi\u2019s advice\/guidance.<\/p>\n
2. In what ways are the relationship\/care of Ruth by Boaz in this chapter similar to our, The Lord\u2019s care toward us?<\/p>\n
3. Note the obedience to the Law by both Ruth and Boaz; Ruth as a new convert and Boaz as a righteous man.<\/p>\n
4. Note Naomi\u2019s recognition of God\u2019s Provision.<\/p>\n
DETAILED OUTLINE<\/p>\n
Ru 2:1: Introduction to Boaz<\/p>\n
Ruth 2:1: Introduction to Boaz<\/p>\n
Ruth 2:2: Ruth asks Naomi\u2019s permission to glean grain.<\/p>\n
Ruth 2:3 Ruth happens to come to the field of Boaz.<\/p>\n
Ruth 2:5-7: Boaz inquires of his servants regarding Ruth.<\/p>\n
Ruth 2:8-9: Boaz instructs Ruth.<\/p>\n
Ruth 2:10: Ruth wonders at his grace.<\/p>\n
Ruth 2:11-12: Boaz knew all about her; blesses her.<\/p>\n
Ruth 2:13: Ruth is grateful.<\/p>\n
Ruth 2:14-16: Boaz provides Ruth with more, instructing his servants to leave more grain for her.<\/p>\n
Ruth 2:7-18: Ruth gleans and returns to Naomi.<\/p>\n
Ruth 2:19-22: Naomi recognises Boaz as a kinsman of Elimelech and instructs Ruth to continue in his field.<\/p>\n
Ruth 2:23: Ruth obeys Naomi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Study #3 \u2013 Ruth and Boaz Meet (Ruth 2:1-23) 1. The Initiative of Ruth (Ruth 2:1\u20137): Ruth goes to glean in the fields to provide for herself and Naomi. She ends up in the field of Boaz, a relative of Naomi’s late husband Elimelech. 2.Conversation between Ruth & Boaz & Boaz\u2019s Instructions to his young […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10984","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n