Ruth, Rahab & the Midwives

Who is Ruth in the biblical context?

• A high priestess

• A widow who remains with her husband's mother

• A prophetess

• A queen of Egypt

What is the Book of Ruth a part of?

• The Gospels

• The Nevi'im, or Prophets

• The Ketuvim, or Writings

• The Torah

During which Jewish festival is Ruth's story celebrated?

• Hanukkah

• Passover

• Shavuot

• Yom Kippur

What does Ruth declare to Naomi?

• "Your people shall be my people, and your God my God."

• "I will find a new family in Bethlehem."

• "I shall return to Moab and forget this land."

• "Our paths diverge here, farewell."

Who did Ruth marry after moving to Bethlehem?

• A king

• Boaz, a distant relative of her late father-in-law

• A local shepherd

• A merchant

What significant event happens at Pentecost in the New Testament?

• The spirit was given

• The 10 commandments were given

• The exodus from Egypt began

• The walls of Jericho fell

Who were Puah and Shifrah?

• Midwives who defied Pharaoh's orders

• Queens of Egypt

• Prophetesses who foretold the coming of Moses

• The first women to cross the Red Sea

What is another name for Shavuot?

• Easter

• Jubilee

• Pentecost

• Good Friday

What is one of the connections between the 1st Pentecost (at Sinai) and the Acts 2 Pentecost?

• 3000 were killed at Sinai
  3000 were restored in Acts

• Three men went up Sinai

  Three men were in the upper room

• 500 people built a golden calf at Sinai

  500 people destroyed an idol in Acts

• Moses fell on his face.

  Paul fell on his face.

The Midwives chose ethical behavior even though their lives were in danger. Which behavior is not ethical?

• Doing your own work

• Being an active participant in class

• Giving back a $10 bill your classmate dropped

• Looking at your phone during class time