In this article, we explore an outline of the book of Ruth that. One will be a basic outline to help you get a good overview while the other will be more detailed to help you study the book of Ruth.
I have been creating a series of Bible outlines and today we will look at Ruth!
Using an outline when reading or studying the book of Ruth can be very helpful in understanding and comprehending the text. An outline will provide you with a basic structure of the book, as well as help you to see how each section connects to the next and how the story progresses. Additionally, an outline can help you to focus on specific sections or topics that you may want to study in more depth.
Alright, now that we have that covered let’s dig into some background fact!
Background Facts About The Book Of Ruth
The book of Ruth is one of the Bible’s most inspiring accounts of faithfulness, love, and God’s providence. It tells the story of a young woman named Ruth who leaves everything she knows to follow her mother-in-law, Naomi, back to Naomi’s homeland. Along the way, Ruth demonstrates her loyalty and devotion to Naomi and ultimately comes to know the God of Israel. The book culminates with Ruth’s marriage to Boaz, a wealthy landowner, and the birth of their son, Obed.
The Author of Ruth
The author of Ruth is unknown. According to Jewish tradition and history they attribute it to the prophet Samuel. But there is nothing in the book that would state this.
The Date or Timeline
In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab.- Ruth 1:1
It is said that the book of Ruth takes place somewhere during the times of the Judges (approximately 1350 B.C).
Key People in the Book of Ruth
Let’s take a look at some of the key characters in Ruth’s book:
Naomi – Ruth’s mother-in-law. She is a woman who has lost her husband and two sons.
Ruth – Naomi’s daughter-in-law. She is a Moabite woman who leaves everything she knows to follow Naomi back to Israel.
Boaz – Ruth’s husband. He is a wealthy landowner who shows great kindness to Ruth.
Obed – Ruth and Boaz’s son. He is the grandfather of King David.
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Basic Outline of the Book of Ruth
1. Naomi loses her family (her husband, and two sons) (1:1-5)
2. Naomi and Ruth return to Bethlehem (1:6-22)
3. Ruth meets Boaz (2:1-3:18)
4. Boaz redeems Ruth (4:1-12)
5. The lineage of David is established through Ruth and Boaz’s son, Obed (4:13-22)
Detailed Outline of Ruth
1. Naomi loses her family (her husband, and two sons) (1:1-5)
A. Famine and tragedy over take Namoi’s house
2. Naomi and Ruth return to Bethlehem (1:6-22)
A. Ruth commits herself to Naomi while Orpha goes back home (1:6-18)
B. Naomi’s returns home to Bethlehem (1:19-22)
3. Ruth meets Boaz (2:1-3:18)
A. Ruth starts working in the field (2:1-7)
B. Ruth meets Boaz (2:8-16)
C. Ruth returns to Naomi and tells her about Boaz (2:17-23)
D. Naomi give Ruth advice about Boaz (3:1-5)
E. Ruth at the threshing floor with Boaz (3:7-18)
F. Boaz’ promises to redeem Ruth (3:6-15)
G. Ruth tells Naomi all that happened (3:14-18)
4. Boaz redeems Ruth (4:1-12)
A. A close relative chooses not to redeem Ruth (4:1-6)
B. Boaz and Ruth marry (4:7-12)
5. The lineage of David is established through Ruth and Boaz’s son, Obed (4:13-22)
A. The Genealogy of David (4:18-22)
The outline of the book of Ruth is a helpful tool when studying this inspiring biblical account of faithfulness, love, and God’s providence. The key people in the story, as well as the basic timeline and key events, are all highlighted in this outline which can help you to better understand and comprehend the text. I hope you have enjoyed this and that it has stirred your hunger to go deeper into God’s Word.
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