Bible 7: Ruth

Who are the three main characters in the book of Ruth?

• Ruth, Naomi, and Oved

• Ruth, Orpah, and Boaz

• Naomi, Orpah, and Boaz

• Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz

Answer explanation

The three main characters in the book of Ruth are Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz, so the correct answer is Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz.

What does Ruth say to Naomi to show her loyalty?

• I will always stick with you.

• I will take care of you forever.

• I will never leave you alone.

• Wherever you go, I'm going to go. Your people will become my people and your God will become my God.

Answer explanation

Ruth shows her loyalty to Naomi by saying 'Wherever you go, I'm going to go. Your people will become my people and your God will become my God.'

What is the cultural practice of 'family redeemer' in Israel?

• To take care of the elderly in the family

• To marry the widow, take up the land, and protect the family

• To organize family gatherings and events

• To provide financial support to the family

Answer explanation

The cultural practice of 'family redeemer' in Israel involves marrying the widow, taking up the land, and protecting the family, making the second answer choice the correct one.

What did Ruth do to catch Boaz's attention?

• She stopped wearing mourning clothes

• She started wearing bright colored clothes

• She sang loudly in the field

• She brought gifts for Boaz

Answer explanation

Ruth caught Boaz's attention by stopping wearing mourning clothes, which was the correct choice among the given options.

What did Boaz call Ruth?

• A woman of high status

• A woman of noble character

• A woman of great beauty

• A woman of strong will

Answer explanation

Boaz called Ruth a woman of noble character, as it is mentioned in the biblical story of Ruth.

At the end of the story, what does Boaz gain possession of?

• A new family member

• A large sum of money

• The family property of Naomi

• A new farm in a different town

Answer explanation

Boaz gains possession of the family property of Naomi at the end of the story.

What is the significance of Ruth and Boaz's son, Oved?

• He became a legendary hero

• He was the ancestor of King David

• He was the first king of Israel

• He became a renowned poet

Answer explanation

Oved was the ancestor of King David, which is the significance of Ruth and Boaz's son.

What is the main invitation from the book of Ruth?

• Learning to be a loyal family member

• Discovering how God works in the ordinary details of our lives

• Becoming a better farmer

• Mastering the art of writing a genealogy

Answer explanation

The main invitation from the book of Ruth is discovering how God works in the ordinary details of our lives, as it is the central theme of the book.

What is the main theme of the book of Ruth?

• The interplay of God's purposes and will with human decision and will

• The love story between Ruth and Boaz

• The history of the Moabite people

• The genealogy of King David

Answer explanation

The main theme of the book of Ruth is the interplay of God's purposes and will with human decision and will.

What is the main theme of the book of Ruth?

• The involvement of God in the day-to-day joys and hardships of our lives

• The importance of farming in ancient Israel

• The significance of genealogy in the Bible

• The history of the Moabite people

Answer explanation

The main theme of the book of Ruth is the involvement of God in the day-to-day joys and hardships of our lives, making this the correct choice.