Such a short story about the calamities of one Israelite family, ultimately bringing a foreigner to worship Israel’s God, seems almost insignificant when compared to the great stories of the Old Testament. What message from this tiny book made such an indelible impression that the story remains in Holy Scriptures after thousands of years? The answer is God’s providence and desire to bring every tribe, tongue, and nation back to Him. This small book reveals that God’s plans cannot be foiled by the frailty, failures, or even rebellion of His created Order. He will bring His plans to fruition. He will put Kings on thrones. He will bring Himself glory out of chaos.

The story also reveals how a handful of people who return to His goodness can receive blessing and be a blessing to those around them, in small ways, and in ways that touch the destiny of many. When God’s people act on the hope and expectation that they know God is faithful to bring about, they act rightly. Ruth, a woman from a people scorned by Israel reveals this truth in her bold actions and faithfulness to her newfound family.

SESSION ONE
Ruth 1:1-18

SESSION TWO
Ruth 1:19-2:13

SESSION THREE
Ruth 2:14-23

SESSION FOUR
Ruth 3:1-18

SESSION FIVE
Ruth 4:1-12