RUTH

LESSON ONE

(Chapter 1)

1.  What was the time of the story of Ruth?

2.  Was Elimelech wise in going to Moab?  (Num. 25:1-13).

3.  Is this anything like the parable of the prodigal son?  (Luke 15:12-32).

4.  Could the famine have been God's way of punishing Israel, and saving Ruth?  (Matt. 24:31);  (Luke 15:4-7).

5.  Why did Naomi try to persuade Ruth and Orpha to stay in Moab?

6.  What is actually taking place in (Ruth 1:16 & 17)?