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Judges and Ruth: Anarchy and Faithfulness

  1. Lesson One
    Overview of Judges (Judges 1–3)
    19 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  2. Lesson Two
    Judges (Judges 4–8, 13–16)
    27 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    A Divine Judge and Anarchy (Judges 9–12, 17–21)
    20 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  4. Lesson Four
    Ruth the Moabite (Ruth 1–4)
    15 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Lovingkindness in Ruth (Ruth 1–4 review)
    15 Activities
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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Grab your Workbook Journal!

[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]

Read Ruth 1:11-13 and 3:8-10.

Jewish and Christian traditions have historically considered Boaz to be much older than Ruth. A significant difference in age adds emphasis to the lovingkindness we observe in their relationship. Ruth is understood to have made a personal sacrifice in committing to a man who was much older than she normally would have married. 

  1. What evidence is there that Boaz was older than Ruth and that Ruth might have had “better” marital options? Record your observations in your workbook.