UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT
Give everyone a few minutes to read Ruth 3 and Ruth 4:1-12.
What plan does Naomi propose to Ruth at the beginning of Ruth 3, and why?
How does Boaz respond to Ruth’s request at the threshing floor?
What legal or cultural process does Boaz follow in Ruth 4 to act as Ruth’s redeemer?
Who is the “other redeemer” in Ruth 4:1–6, and what reason does he give for stepping aside?
How does the book describe the outcome of Ruth and Boaz’s marriage, especially in terms of legacy?
DISCERNING THE MEANING
What does Boaz’s response to Ruth tell us about his character and understanding of God’s law?
How does Ruth’s identity as a Moabite make her redemption surprising—and significant?
Why is it important that Boaz followed the proper process, even when it would’ve been easier to skip it?
What does the role of the kinsman-redeemer reveal about God's heart for the vulnerable?
How do the themes of waiting and timing in this story mirror common experiences in our own spiritual lives?
CHOOSING A RESPONSE (Questions 11–15)
Is there an area in your life where God might be saying “not yet”? How are you responding to that?
Are you tempted to pursue redemption or fulfillment in things that cannot truly satisfy? What are they?
What’s one step of obedience or trust that, like Ruth, you need to take—even if the outcome is uncertain?
How does the truth that “Jesus has already redeemed you” impact your waiting right now?
What is one thing you can do this week to stop saying “not yet” to God?
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