Paulding, Ohio
Chapter 1
When does this story take place? (1:1)
What causes a man and his family to move to a different country? (1:1)
What city do they move from, and what country do they go to? (1:1)
What are the names of this man, his wife, and his two sons? (1:2)
What happens to this man? (1:3)
The sons marry Moabite women. What are the names of these women? (1:4)
What happens to these men? (1:5)
What does Naomi plan to do now? Why? (1:6)
Who accompanies her as she begins her journey? (1:7)
Does Naomi ask them to stay with her as she returns home? (1:8-9)
What do they say? (1:10)
Why does Naomi think Ruth and Orpah should stay in Moab? (1:12-13)
Which of the daughters-in-law will not leave Naomi? (1:14-15)
Ruth 1:16-17 is a very well known scripture. It is often used at weddings.
But here, it is in a different context. Who says it, to whom? (1:16)
Are the people of Bethlehem glad to see Naomi? (1:19)
Does Naomi share their joy? (1:20-21)
What does Naomi think her name should be changed to? Why? (1:20)
At what time of year do Ruth and Naomi arrive in Bethlehem? (1:22)