Author : Keith Sharp
Author of RuthThe author of Ruth is unknown. However, the book was probably written during the time of David (4:17-22).
Story of RuthRuth is a beautiful love story. The young woman Ruth is a moving example of loyalty, service, and obedience that our daughters may emulate. No more exalted statement of loyalty has ever been made than the stirring request of Ruth to her mother-in-law Naomi (1:16-17).
Theme of RuthThe theme of Ruth is the Lord’s provident protection of the faithful (2:12). The book touchingly portrays His care for a widow and her Gentile daughter-in-law. Because of the faithfulness of a destitute young widow, the Lord brought them out of deep tragedy and sorrow to joy, prosperity, and honor.
Even amidst the gloom, decadence, and passion that so largely dominated the times, this beautiful love story shows that faith, love, loyalty, and self-sacrifice were also present. (L.A. Mott, Jr., Joshua, Judges & Ruth. 29)
Purpose of RuthThe purpose of Ruth is to show God’s concern for the Gentiles. It traces the lineage of David back to a Moabite (Gentile) woman who chose to worship God (4:18-22). In doing so, it also traces the lineage of Christ to the same woman as a foreshadowing of the salvation to Jew and Gentile alike in Christ (Matthew 1:1-6; Luke 3:23,31-32).
Outline of Ruth1. The Loyalty of Ruth – chapter 1
2. The Service of Ruth – chapter 2
3. The Obedience of Ruth – chapter 3
4. The Reward of Ruth – chapter 4
