Brief Review of Introduction and Chapter 1
Study Questions on Chapter 2:
1. From the last verse of Chapter 1, what city had Ruth and Naomi come to?
2. Is there a kinship connection between Ruth and Naomi to Christ?
3. Who was Boaz? Are there any references to him in the New Testament?
4. What was Ruth’s request of Naomi, and was it granted?
5. Research – What is “gleaning?”
6. In which part of the field did Ruth happen to find herself gleaning?
7. From verse 4, what attitude does Boaz display toward the reapers?
8. Explain the difference between “reapers” and “gleaners.”
9. What does the head servant over the reapers tell Boaz about Ruth?
10. What instructions does Boaz give to Ruth? What might this indicate?
11. Describe Ruth’s response to Boaz’ instructions.
12. What answer did Boaz give to the question that Ruth asked in verse 10?
13. What further provisions did Boaz make for Ruth?
14. What was Naomi’s response when she learned where Ruth had been gleaning?
15. Compare Ruth
16. How did Ruth finish out the harvest season?
17. What grains were being harvested in Boaz’ fields?
18. Was Boaz’ interest in Ruth honorable?