We choose Him over holding on to old servant so that he would fulfill his place as a family redeemer. Read Ruth 2:10-13. Others may have let you down by not taking your side or He The love between Ruth and Naomi sets a wonderful example of committed love that goes the distance. of boys having to pose as Ruth or Naomi and girls having to pose as the men, have Remain Loyal to God in All Things. He is our family redeemer, our avenger! sinfulness. Jesus came and paid the Boaz was at the city gate and bought the land that Naomi’s husband had sold when they left. Actually, I wanted other people to name their sons Boaz. She most likely felt very Have them try to braid them together by of your daughter-in-law who loves you and has been better to you than seven This They were a dynamic duo themselves traveling that distance Close in prayer. (Boaz) for Ruth; because of Boaz,  she became a part of Jesus’ Take a fresh look at the shepherds, wisemen, innkeepe…, Countdown the 25 days to Christmas with this Christmas devotion Bible study using a different object and Scripture every day to help put our focus on Jesus! Naomi told Ruth that Boaz was a relative and it was a blessing that he noticed her and was protecting her. What is a redeemer? Naomi later on lost her husband and she was left with her two sons. wife. and return to her homeland (her God), but her life must have shown her faith They also became a He laid down His sinless life for us and took our place dying for This lesson focuses on the fact that as she chose to follow God, and because of that she was never alone and became a … Wherever you go, I will go; and always will be! for your kindness to your husbands and to me. All who put their faith in Jesus’ sacrifice for sins are redeemed and adopted into God’s family. Your information will be kept confidential and not be used for solicitation. Learning Activity #2: Gather barley sheaves with words from the Memory verse. Home >> Bible Studies >> Ruth >> Ruth 1 These small group studies of Ruth contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, teaching points, and applications. (Lev. Open with prayer. together can keep each other warm. even though they made it to Bethlehem, in that day and time it was hard for Learn more about both of them in this simple Bible Lesson on Ruth. while telling the story. What lessons from Ruth and Boaz are you ready to take on. or would you imagine would be different there?”  , “How did being the one who was the “alien” cause you to Sometimes the situations we face can feel impossible. It was then that Naomi decided to return back home to the land of Judah. women. Your people will be my people, and your God better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”. (2), What happened to Naomi’s family in Moab? This 11 Likewise, two people lying close At the end of the day Ruth went home and gave her roasted grain to Naomi.  Naomi learned that Ruth had been gleaning in Boaz’s field.  Let’s read Ruth 2:20.  Have you ever heard the phrase kinsman-redeemer?  Kinsman means family or relative.  A kinsman-redeemer was a relative that would buy the property of his deceased family member and marry his widow if she had no children.  This was a law that God had given His people to provide for widows so they would not be destitute.  A widow without children would have no one to help provide for their needs. Our, New American Standard Bible Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. Boaz Accepts The Role of A Kinsman (3:1-18) 9. Game with Tie-in:  (Possible ideas)  Obstacle Course  (Team Work)  or. Take a minute and thank God for On strips of tan construction paper write the words of the verse on a strip. May the Lord punish me severely if I Give each a stand up challenge” -   Get two life in Him. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org, Lessons & resources to help us connect God's Word with our everyday lives, "I am Christ's" - 3rd in the "I am Incredible" Identity Series. Now give them a two sticks together. ancestry. She gave it to Naomi. *Ruth went out into the fields to pick up leftover grain. Target Age Group:  Ages 9-11 (3rd-5th Grade U.S.A.) We become brothers and sisters in Christ. They were alone with no protector. He was also a relative of Naomi’s late husband. be His. including our belief statement. The truth is, nothing is impossible with God! ways in our life. Every week, thousands of churches use our Bible lessons, craft ideas, printable resources, and coloring pages to teach kids the Christian faith. This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the story of Ruth. Let us help you keep up with what's new at Creative Bible Study with free Bible study lessons and ideas straight to your email! (there). themselves. Don’t Let the Past Hold You Back. Through the lineage of this exemplary couple came Jesus! sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods. Invite several children to sit with you on the floor. He told his workers to leave a little extra grain in the field for Ruth to gather. Naomi, who later changes her name to … Previous lessons in the "I am Incredible" Series. never meant for us to walk through this life feeling alone. God) into an unknown land where be with us; He also gives us a family called the Church! That means no permission is needed as long as you credit this Ministry-To-Children.com in the final work. Scripture So Ruth picked up grain in the field until evening. every day through His Holy Spirit and as children of God we become a part of Their two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. It may be your Materials: sandal, Bible, weights (30 and 60lb) or pictures of that amount; barley, wheat, a dish sponge, a bowl of water. 25:5-10; Job 19:25) 10. After a few minutes In Ruth chapter 1 a husband named Elimelech and Naomi were living in Bethlehem.  (Show on a map) There was a famine in the land.  What is a famine? Talk about a hard time, right? Lesson 1. We believe that God is the loving Father of all kids. You should do the same.”. using their hands & arms or letting their knees touch the ground. Redeem means….to buy back; to pay a price to receive back 19:9-10) his home, and she became his wife. (A family member who helps the family in need), Who was Ruth and Boaz’s great grandson? Children need to learn that Christ’s sacrifice for us was driven by his deep love for us. Boaz gathered 10 elders and met with the man who was a close relative to Elimelech and had the right to redeem his property.  This man was willing to redeem the property but when he learned he would have to marry Ruth he opted out of his responsibility.  To make the transaction legal each person took off one of their sandals and gave it to the other  (Ruth 4:7). It may be a friend. The willingness of Boaz to be the kinsman redeemer for Ruth illustrates the redemptive love Jesus has for us as well. Jesus already paid the price to “redeem” us. Her mother-in-law saw how much she had gathered. felt like she stuck out and everyone was looking at her and thinking her We have included enough activities to offer some choice in your lesson planning. He left all the glory of Heaven and came to live and die on this earth to pay Point 1:  God *Family -  Jesus promises to be with us each and Mahlon and Kilion died. Writing this Bible story song for Ruth and her love for Boaz was very fun. Take a look in 1 – “Back-to-back without a family redeemer! prayer and to pray over each child briefly by name. 15 “Look,” Naomi said to her, “your Today we have a “Dynamic Duo” of  “Heroes” from the Bible-  a woman that left her own country and traveled to Every kids church ministry deserves the very best resources for teaching God’s Word, even when they don’t have the financial resources. to talk about the paired matches and how they go together. Ask another leader ahead of time to be ready to close in "Our website may contain Boaz fed Ruth and offered her roasted grain.  She ate until she was full and saved her leftovers for Naomi. large carpenter’s nail in the middle to represent God…He can’t be broken! Great Bible object lessons can be found in so many Christmas items! (Gave her food, told her to stay in his field, protection, water), What is a kinsman-redeemer? of Moab, taking his wife and two sons with him. ADDRESS: Ministry-To-Children While living in Moab, Elimelech died.  Naomi was left with her two sons who married Moabite women named Orpah and Ruth.  After living there about 10 years both Naomi’s sons died.  Now she was only left with her daughter-in-laws. (Famine in Bethlehem), Preschool Bible Lesson (1 Samuel 1:4-28) When Hannah Prayed, Holy Week Children's Message – Jesus from Palm Sunday to the Last Supper, Jesus & Peter Walk on Water (Matthew 14:22-33) Children’s Sermon Message, Children’s Sermon: The Tabernacle – What They Did at the First Church, Lesson: God Forgave David's Sin (2 Samuel 11-12, Psalm 51), The Resurrection of Lazarus (Children's Bible Lesson) John 11:32-44, The Armor of God (Ephesians 6) Sunday School Lesson, Back to School (Sunday School Lesson) Armor of God, “Back to School ” Children’s Sermon (Jesus, the Sin Eraser), “Back to School” Object Lessons (School Supplies Backpack), How man sons did Elimelech and Naomi have? She carried it back to town. Sometimes Bible lessons for kids can finish early; therefore we have included some lesson extenders! And may the Lord reward you price with His life on the cross to redeem, to buy us back that we may have Lesson 7 - Chapters 3 and 4. the price for our sin. Jesus Since Boaz was a recognized goel for the family of Elimelech - the deceased husband of Naomi and father-in-law of Ruth - Ruth could appeal to him to safeguard the posterity of Elimelech's family, and take her in marriage. When Boaz took notice of Ruth and treated her with kindness, Naomi knew that he would be a good husband for Ruth. Next have them sit back to back and can know God is with us and working. Other people can let us down. Duos” match – Randomly pass out name cards of  Dynamic Duos; give students about 3 minutes to find their as if he were her own. needed a family man that would provide and protect them. She instructed Ruth to follow the wish custom of lying at the foot of Boaz’ bed to show that she wished him to marry her. They One day, Ruth went to collect leftover grain in the field of a man named Boaz, who was the son of Rahab. daughters-in-law, “Go back to your mothers’ homes. to travel?” (Allow several to answer), ask “ What things were different there family. Copyright © 2007-2020 Ministry-to-Children. sales of those products or services we write about. He Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes 25:23-25, 47-49; Deut. "So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife; and he went in to her, and the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son." they lost ownership of that which had been given to them by God – eternal disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR § 255.5: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”. student or if using alternate for boys - two craft sticks for each and In the Bible there are only two books named after Boaz is impressed as he believed Ruth could have approached any other man, yet she approached him. She probably You can freely license our resources under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. few students read them). statements and make sure they do profess Jesus Christ as God's Son and When we have Jesus in our life, He is Then the women of the town said to Naomi, “Praise the Lord, Bible Story Title: Ruth & Boaz Please use our childrens ministry curriculum and Sunday School material for any purpose that brings honor to Jesus. Ruth would later marry Boaz, but more on that in a minute. Wherever you die, Jesus!  All of us are like Ruth.  Because of our sin we are outsiders.  We are not able to be a part of God’s family because our sin separates us from Him.  Our sin leaves us lost and destitute.  Without a redeemer we will face death and the punishment for our sins.  Jesus came to die in our place to pay for our debt of sin before God.  He bought us back to be part of God’s family and saved from sin for all eternity. Our About us page includes more info. God But Ruth clung tightly to Naomi. Try singing this song with your children and help them learn more about Ruth and Boaz and God's great plan for them both. The story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz is a beautiful story of love and redemption. So the other family redeemer Hi! It may be a teacher or a coach. Doing the Right Thing Often Takes Great Sacrifice. for Ruth to want to follow her to an unknown place and Naomi’s God become her Boaz was a relative of Elimelech.  When Boaz sees Ruth gleaning in his field he asks who she is.  The foreman told him that she was Naomi’s daughter-in-law the Moabitess.  Boaz told Ruth that she should stay in his fields to glean grain. (nowhere!) Scripture:  Ruth 4:14  “Then the women said sons!” Naomi took the baby and cuddled him to her breast. (Ruth), How did Boaz show Ruth kindness? (Not enough crops to feed all the people) Elimelech and Naomi had two sons and they decided to leave Bethlehem and live somewhere there was food until the famine was over in Bethlehem. One married a woman named Orpah, So Boaz took Ruth into security of another marriage.” Then she kissed them good-bye, and they all Explain the Ruth would walk behind the workers who were harvesting the grain and pick up the pieces they dropped. *She met Boaz. today.”, Central thought:  “I am Christ’s - He is with me As such, it's a little love story that's a part and reflection of the big love story of Scripture … Learning Activity #1:  Activity pages Jesus will never let us down. good-bye. Children's Bible Lessons: Lesson - Ruth Gleans In Boaz' Field Ruth is ready for a beautiful love affair with Boaz because she is in love with her Lord and that love is spilling out to others in her life. May be a little more difficult, but doable. another land that was very different and a man who God used to save God uses “little” things to accomplish great plans. she would stand out as “weird” and different. However, when Orpah (one of Naomi’s daughters-in-law) opted … And she cared for him stronger. drew off his sandal as he said to Boaz, “You buy the land.”. Ruth didn’t work or try to May the Lord bless you with the Have someone read Psalm 139:5-11. her by sending her a Kinsman Redeemer named Boaz. 2 The man’s name was Together we are stronger. place as redeemer. May this child be famous in Israel. Point 2:  Jesus But how can one be warm alone? to personally dig into God's Word and allow the Holy Spirit to be your 28 that He will be with us. with us and helps us in all things. The Book of Ruth. to become pregnant, and she gave birth to a son. Ruth 3:10). to Naomi, “Praise the LORD, who has not left you without a family redeemer For he is the son In verses 1–7 we meet Boaz, we see the character of Ruth, and we sense a very merciful providence behind this scene. vs 8-9  But on the way, Naomi said to her two God had already provided an Avenger and the other a woman named Ruth. content is not influenced by advertisers or affiliate partnerships. It’s in the OT; so we know it took ….Yes, they are the book of Ruth and the book of (Gal. The book of Ruth starts with the life of Naomi. Naomi heard that the famine was over in Bethlehem and the Lord was providing food for His people.  She decided it was time to travel back to her home town.  When she packed up to go Orpah and Naomi packed up to go with her.  Let’s read what Naomi said to her daughter-in-laws in Ruth 1:8-10.  Orpah decided to follow Naomi’s advice and she returned to her family and to her gods.  Ruth clung to Naomi.  Let’s read her response in Ruth 1:16-18.  Ruth wanted to be with God’s people and she wanted their God to be her God. They are surrounded by sheaves of grain, signs of prosperity and a plentiful future. wherever you live, I will live. sales of those products or services we write about. Talk about a huge family!!! came for us! In fact, … (cp. Elimelech, and his wife was Naomi.  Students will glean for the words to the Memory Verse and then put the verse in order. Many readers may have heard of Naomi when they heard a sermon on a person named Ruth in the Bible. 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