1. What is the meaning of Ruth 4:17?

2. How does Ruth 4:17 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises?

3. What role does community play in recognizing God's work in Ruth 4:17?

4. How does Ruth 4:17 connect to the lineage of King David and Jesus?

5. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Ruth 4:17's events?

6. How can we apply Ruth 4:17's themes of redemption and legacy in our lives?

7. How does Ruth 4:17 demonstrate God's providence in the lineage of King David and Jesus?

8. Why is the birth of Obed significant in the context of Israel's history?

9. What role does Ruth 4:17 play in the theme of redemption throughout the Book of Ruth?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ruth 4?

11. How did David rise from shepherd to king of Israel?

12. In Ruth 4:17, are there inconsistencies with other genealogies that question Obed’s direct link to King David?

13. Who was Obed in the Bible?

14. Who is the author of the Book of Ruth?1. How does the birth of Obed reflect God's faithfulness to Naomi and Ruth, and what does this teach us about God's faithfulness in our own lives?

2. In what ways does the community's involvement in naming Obed highlight the importance of fellowship and support within the church?

3. How does the account of Ruth and Boaz encourage us to trust in God's timing and provision, especially in difficult circumstances?

4. What lessons can we learn from Ruth's inclusion in the genealogy of Jesus about God's grace and the breaking down of cultural barriers?

5. How can we apply the concept of leaving a godly legacy, as seen in the account of Ruth and Boaz, in our own families and communities?1. How does the concept of redemption play out in Ruth 4?

2. How is the virtue and character of Boaz displayed in his interactions with Ruth and the closer relative?

3. How does the theme of God's providence unfold throughout the book of Ruth, culminating in chapter 4?

4. How does the resolution of Ruth's story reflect on the social and religious norms of the time?

5. Can you draw parallels between the Levirate Marriage practiced in Ruth 4 and any modern practices or laws?

6. What significance does the lineage of King David hold in the larger biblical narrative?

7. How does the town's perception of Ruth change from the beginning of the book to the end?

8. How does Naomi's life change throughout the story, and what role does Ruth play in this transformation?

9. What can we learn from the character of the unnamed relative who refused to redeem Ruth?

10. In what ways do Ruth and Boaz embody the qualities of loyalty and integrity?

11. What significance does the genealogy in Ruth 4:18-22 hold, and how does it connect to the broader biblical narrative?

12. In your opinion, why does the story emphasize that Ruth is a Moabite woman?

13. What can modern readers learn about dealing with loss and adversity from the story of Ruth?

14. If you were in Boaz's shoes, would you have acted in the same way? Why or why not?

15. How does the story of Ruth and Boaz challenge or confirm your ideas about romantic relationships?

16. How does Ruth's story speak to the role of women in society and in the household?

17. Can you identify a time when, like Naomi, you've felt blessed because of someone else's loyalty?

18. How would you handle a situation where adhering to a custom or tradition conflicted with your personal feelings or beliefs?

19. How does Ruth 4 teach us about humility, sacrifice, and the importance of family?

20. In the context of today's society, how can the principles illustrated in Ruth 4 guide our decisions and relationships?

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