Question

thinking it through 5.1
in a few sentences, explain how ruth became a vessel in the true god through his providential working in her life.
list at least two of the acts of loyal kindness that naomi showed ruth. list at least two of the acts of loyal kindness that ruth showed.

1. explain the custom of the kinsman - redeemer.
2. what is the primary purpose of god’s providential working throughout the book of ruth?
3. what is guiding god’s acts of providence throughout the book of ruth?

Explanation:

To answer the question about the acts of loyal kindness Ruth showed (let's take this sub - question as an example):

1. Ruth chose to stay with Naomi: After the deaths of their husbands, Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem. Ruth, instead of staying in Moab with her own people, chose to go with Naomi. She said "Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God." This showed her loyalty to Naomi as a daughter - in - law and her willingness to leave her homeland and familiar surroundings.
2. Ruth worked hard in the fields: She gleaned in the fields of Boaz to provide for herself and Naomi. This was an act of loyalty and kindness as she took on the hard work of gathering leftover grain to ensure that both she and Naomi had food. She could have chosen an easier path, but she was dedicated to taking care of Naomi.

Answer:

• Ruth stayed with Naomi when Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem, leaving her homeland and people.
• Ruth gleaned in Boaz's fields to provide for herself and Naomi.