Intro to Ruth
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Transcript
Background
Background
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Sections
Sections
Ruth 1 introduction of characters and statement of problems
Ruth 2 Ruth meets Boaz in the field
Ruth 3 Ruth meets Boaz on the threshing floor
Ruth 4 solving of problem
Things to remember as we study Ruth
Things to remember as we study Ruth
Love story about loyalty, family, and generosity
Ruth not an Israelite
Complex interaction between foreigner and Judaeans
Example of how the law worked
Idea of redeemer is central
King David linage given
Lots of word plays for example:
Starts off with a famine (no bread) in Bethlehem, which means House of Bread, and then returns to Bethlehem with barley harvest.
Naomi’s sons names might mean sickness and extermination
Questions
Questions
Have you consider the importance of Ruth included in Matthew? One of four women mentioned. Each one is a story symbolic of Jesus.
Tamar = Gentiles now part of linage.
Rahab = Saves Israelites
Ruth = Redeemed
Mary = provides sinless birth because no man involved
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