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Focus · Ruth 1:16–17; 4:13–22; Matthew 1:5
Ruth stayed with Naomi, and their story became part of David’s family line.
A summary of the passage, not a Bible quotation.01 · In its setting
What was happening?
After widowhood and migration, Ruth pledged loyalty to Naomi and to Naomi’s God. In Bethlehem she gleaned, married Boaz, and bore Obed.
02 · Read carefully
What does the text show?
Ruth’s loyalty unfolds through ordinary, costly choices and through God’s providence. Obed was Jesse’s father and David’s grandfather; Matthew names Ruth in Jesus’ genealogy.
03 · Bring it into life
Consider your response
Honor steady love and faithfulness in an uncertain season.
For prayer or conversation
Reflect together
- What did Ruth leave and choose in chapter 1?
- How does the ending widen the story beyond Ruth alone?
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