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Explain how Ruth's actions following her husband's death demonstrated loyalty, and what ultimately became of her because of this?
Explain how Ruth's actions following her husband's death demonstrated loyalty, and what ultimately became of her because of this?
Ruth showed loyalty by staying with Naomi after her husband died, rather than returning to her own people. Because of this, she met Boaz and became the great-grandmother of King David.
How did Naomi's decision to return to Bethlehem influence the lives of Ruth and Orpah, and what motivated her return?
How did Naomi's decision to return to Bethlehem influence the lives of Ruth and Orpah, and what motivated her return?
Naomi's return led to Orpah going back to her people, while Ruth chose to stay with Naomi. Naomi's return was motivated by the knowledge that there was food in Bethlehem after a famine.
In what ways did Boaz act as a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth, and what does this symbolize in a broader religious context?
In what ways did Boaz act as a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth, and what does this symbolize in a broader religious context?
Boaz protected Ruth, and later married her. As a kinsman-redeemer he symbolizes Jesus as our Redeemer.
What was Esther's Jewish name, and how does her adopted name reflect the circumstances under which she became queen?
What was Esther's Jewish name, and how does her adopted name reflect the circumstances under which she became queen?
Explain the conflict between Haman and Mordecai, and how this conflict escalated to threaten the entire Jewish population?
Explain the conflict between Haman and Mordecai, and how this conflict escalated to threaten the entire Jewish population?
Why was Esther initially hesitant to approach the king, and what motivated her to eventually intercede on behalf of the Jews?
Why was Esther initially hesitant to approach the king, and what motivated her to eventually intercede on behalf of the Jews?
Describe the significance of the Feast of Purim in relation to the events of the Book of Esther.
Describe the significance of the Feast of Purim in relation to the events of the Book of Esther.
How did Esther manage to convince the king that Haman was plotting against him?
How did Esther manage to convince the king that Haman was plotting against him?
What role did Mordecai play in Esther's life, and what impact did his actions have on the events in the Book of Esther?
What role did Mordecai play in Esther's life, and what impact did his actions have on the events in the Book of Esther?
Compare and contrast the values demonstrated by Ruth and Esther in their respective stories.
Compare and contrast the values demonstrated by Ruth and Esther in their respective stories.
Flashcards
Who was Ruth?
Who was Ruth?
Ruth was from Moab and showed loyalty by staying with her mother-in-law Naomi after her husband died.
Ruth's lineage
Ruth's lineage
Ruth became the great-grandmother of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ through her marriage to Boaz.
Who was Esther?
Who was Esther?
Esther was a Jewish woman who became Queen of Persia without revealing her identity.
Why is Esther important?
Why is Esther important?
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Esther's name change
Esther's name change
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Mordecai's Urging
Mordecai's Urging
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Why did Haman hate the Jews?
Why did Haman hate the Jews?
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Feast of Purim
Feast of Purim
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Study Notes
- Memory verse for Ruth is "I will do whatever you say, Ruth answered" Ruth 3:5
- The value associated with Ruth is loyalty.
- Ruth was from Moab.
- Ruth married Mahlon who was one of Naomi and Elimelech's sons.
- She remained with her mother-in-law Naomi after her husband died.
- She later married Boaz who was a wealthy and kind man from Bethlehem.
- Ruth was the great-grandmother of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ.
Famine in Bethlehem
- Due to famine Elimelech, Naomi, and their two sons moved to Moab.
- Elimelech died, leaving Naomi a widow.
- Naomi's sons married Moabite women named Orpah and Ruth.
- Naomi's two sons died, leaving her with Orpah and Ruth.
- Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem knowing there was food there and urging Orpah and Ruth to stay in Moab.
- Orpah returned, but Ruth remained with Naomi.
Life in Bethlehem
- Ruth worked in fields, gathering grain to support Naomi.
- She met Boaz, a kind and generous landowner who protected her.
- Boaz was a relative of Naomi who later married Ruth as a kinsman-redeemer which symbolizes Jesus as our Redeemer.
- Ruth and Boaz had a son named Obed.
- Obed was the father of Jesse, who was the father of King David.
Esther
- Esther's memory verse is "Grant me my life - this is my petition. And spare my people - This is my request" Esther 7:3
- The value associated with Esther is courage.
- Esther was the daughter of Abihail and a Benjamite.
- Esther's Jewish name was Hadassah which means "myrtle."
- Esther's name was changed to Esther when she entered the Persian royal harem.
- Esther's name comes from the Persian word "Satarah" which means star.
- Esther lived with her cousin Mordecai, who worked in the Persian king's palace.
- She became queen of Persia without revealing that she was Jewish.
- She played a crucial role in saving her people from destruction.
Esther Becomes Queen
- King Ahasuerus removed Queen Vashti for disobedience.
- Esther was chosen as the new queen because of her beauty and grace.
The Jews Are Threatened
- Haman, a royal official, plotted to destroy all Jews because Mordecai refused to bow to him.
- The king issued a decree allowing the annihilation of the Jews.
- Mordecai urged Esther to plead with the king, reminding her that God placed her in the palace for a reason.
Esther Intercedes for the Jews
- Despite the risk of death, Esther approached the king uninvited.
- She invited the king and Haman to a banquet, where she revealed Haman's evil plan.
- The king executed Haman and issued a decree allowing the Jews to defend themselves.
The Jews Are Delivered
- The Jews were victorious against their enemies.
- The Feast of Purim was established to commemorate their deliverance.
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