1. Old Testament Survey Historical Books Ruth 2011 References:
John Stevenson -
Nelson’s Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Through the Bible in One Year (TTBIOY) by Alan Stringfellow

2. REVIEW
From Pictorial Survey of The Bible sheet by Buz McNutt -

3. Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy
Pentateuch (Torah)
Historical Books
(Nevi’im)
Poetic Books
(Kethuvim)
Prophetic Books
(Nevi’im)
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1st&2nd Samuel 1st&2nd Kings 1st&2nd Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah Esther
Job
Psalms Proverbs Eccles.
Song of Solomon
Isaiah Jeremiah LamentationsEzekiel Daniel
Minor Prophets
* Kethuvim Books

5. Key Themes
Redemption - The Kinsman Redeemer – Christ is our Kinsman Redeemer.
Devotion or Loyalty – Covenant righteousness even in a time when “everyone did what was right in their own eyes.” Ruth demonstrates her faithfulness to Naomi. Boaz demonstrates his faithfulness to God.
Kindness – Ruth showed kindness to Naomi. Boaz showed kindness to Ruth. God showed his kindness to them all by bringing them together for his purposes.
Protection – God’s supreme control over circumstances brings safety and security to his people.
Prosperity/Blessing – Naomi and Ruth enter the story as poor widows and become prosperous even to the point of becoming the progenitors of a king.

7. Key Characters
Naomi
Ruth
Boaz

8. Ruth Naomi’s Bitterness (1) Naomi’s Blessing (4:13-21)
Decision
Reward
Ruth discovers a potential kinsman redeemer (2)
Boaz acquires right to be a kinsman redeemer (4:1-12)
Service
Boaz agrees to be a kinsman redeemer (3)
Rest

9. Spiritual Significance
Naomi – God can turn your mourning into dancing.
Ruth – We like Ruth are outsiders who can come to faith in God. After we do, we must imitate God’s faithfulness in our relationship with others.
Boaz – God is sensitive to our needs and will use others to provide for us. We must step up to our responsibility to care for God’s people with integrity.