Week 9: Faith and Redemption Discussion Questions

1. What does Ruth’s loyalty to Naomi teach us about covenant faith and commitment? (Ruth 1:16–17)
 
2. How does Ruth “happening” into Boaz’s field illustrate God’s providence in ordinary events? (Ruth 2:3)

3. In what ways does Boaz foreshadow Christ as our Redeemer? (Ruth 3–4)

4. Why is it significant that Ruth, a Moabite, is included in the genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:5)?

5. How does Ruth’s story encourage us to trust God when we feel empty, bitter, or forgotten?