Ruth (Discussion Questions) - Kids Korner

Read Ruth

What does it mean to be a good son or daughter?
What kind of a family member was Ruth?
Would you like her in your family?
What happened to Ruth?
How does Ruth's situation fit with this week's Bible verse?
How important is God to your family?
Do you show appreciation for every family member?
Why is it important for everyone in a family to take responsibility for helping?
What are some ways you help your home run smoothly?
Do you do your tasks with love?
Can you imagine Ruth being less than happy to serve?
We are told in chapter two of the book of Ruth that Boaz is aware of Ruth's good reputation.

What major sacrifice does Ruth make? (gives up her family and training to establish her relationship with God)
What kind of a relationship do you have with God? (Father? Mother? Friend?)
Name some of the families you are familiar with in the Bible.

Why is it important to pray together?
Think about what kind of woman Naomi must have been. Neither of her daughters-in-law wanted to leave her. Ruth begged to stay. This wonderful verse tells us something about Naomi's spiritual commitment when Ruth says, " Ruth 1:16 … whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:"
How are people learning about God from the way you live your life?
Is there anything you could do differently? What?
Who was Boaz?
What advice did Naomi give Ruth about Boaz?
Do you think Ruth tricked Boaz into marrying her?
How did Boaz make sure he was able to marry Ruth? (Ruth 4)
What kind of a man was Boaz?
Of whom was Ruth the great grandmother? (David)
What do you learn about God from the story of Ruth?