Question

thinking it through 5.1

1. in a few sentences, explain how ruth became a believer in the true god through his providential working in her life.
2. list at least two of the acts of loyal kindness that boaz showed ruth. list at least two of the acts of loyal kindness that ruth showed.
3. explain the custom of the kinsman - redeemer.
4. what is the primary purpose of god’s providential working throughout the book of ruth?
5. what is guiding god’s acts of providence throughout the book of ruth?

Explanation:

Question 2:

To answer about Boaz's acts of loyal kindness to Ruth:

1. Boaz allowed Ruth to glean in his field, ensuring she had food. This was kind as gleaning rights were for the poor, and he also protected her from other workers' harassment.
2. He arranged the kinsman - redeemer process properly. He first approached the closer kinsman and, when that kinsman refused, he willingly took on the role to redeem Ruth and Naomi's land and marry Ruth, fulfilling the legal and moral obligations of a kinsman - redeemer.

For Ruth's acts of loyal kindness:

1. Ruth stayed with Naomi after Orpah left. She vowed to go with Naomi to Bethlehem, leaving her homeland (Moab) and her own people, showing loyalty to her mother - in - law.
2. Ruth worked hard in Boaz's field to provide for herself and Naomi. She gleaned diligently, which was a way to support them financially and also showed her commitment to taking care of Naomi.

Answer:

Acts of loyal kindness Boaz showed Ruth:

1. Boaz permitted Ruth to glean in his field and protected her from harm.
2. Boaz followed the kinsman - redeemer custom, first consulting the closer kinsman and then redeeming Ruth and Naomi's land and marrying Ruth when the closer kinsman refused.

Acts of loyal kindness Ruth showed:

1. Ruth remained loyal to Naomi, leaving Moab and her people to go to Bethlehem with Naomi, saying "Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay."
2. Ruth worked diligently in Boaz's field to glean grain, providing for herself and Naomi.