The Book of Ruth: A Study GuideThe purpose of this study guide is to provide a study source for the book of Ruth. It allows the reader not only to have an in-depth study of the book of Ruth but also to understand the biblical truths that can be applied into the reader’s life. This book is tailored in a way that the reader will comprehend the truths found in this Old Testament book. Exposition of each verse is given so that the reader can apply these truths in their daily life to lead a closer life with God. This study tool is architected in a way to create interest for the reader. At the beginning of each chapter, the reader will find the verses from that chapter, followed by an explanation of each verse with cross references to other scriptures so that every verse will be made clear for the reader’s convenience. Every verse of the book of Ruth is rewritten with the verse numbers in this study guide. As a result, there is no need for the reader to go back and forth from this study tool to their Bible to verify the scriptures. Practical application points are given at the end of every chapter for a greater understanding and application. An empty space is provided for the reader to write self-reflection points and prayer points so that whatever the reader grasps can be written for the future. This book is mainly for personal devotion, self-reflection and application. |
Contents
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Significant factors of the Book of Ruth7 | 7 |
Chapter 234 | 43 |
Chapter 352 | 52 |
Chapter 465 | 65 |
About the Author 83 | 83 |
Common terms and phrases
Absalom alien Amminadab Ammonites Amnon arrived in Bethlehem bears shall carry Bethlehem in Judah Bible blessed Boaz presented book of Ruth brother shall take brothers are living Chemosh clan of Elimelech country of Moab countrymen becomes poor daughters-in daughters-in-law David dead brother Deuteronomy drink wine elders English Standard Version ephah Ephrath Ephrathites famine father to drink forsake found favor fulfill the duty Genesis glean go back God's God’s hand grain happens Hebrew Hezron husband husband's brother Israel Israelites Jesse Jewish King kinsman kinsman-redeemer land Leviticus Mahlon and Chilion measures of barley Moabitess Molech mother-in-law name was Boaz Naomi Old Testament older daughter Orpah Perez poor and sells Practical Applications Psalm reader redeem redemption repentance rescue Ruth the Moabite sandal Scripture quotations Self-Reflection CHAPTER Shelah six measures sons South Korea story study guide Tamar threshing floor town gate turn verse womb Yahweh young Moabite woman Zoar