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Ruth and Boaz

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Unit 9 • Session 5

BIBLE PASSAGE: Ruth

STORY POINT:God provided for Ruth and Naomi.

KEY PASSAGE: 1 John 1:9a

BIG PICTURE QUESTION: What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning

to Jesus.


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Use Week of:LEADER Bible StudyOnly two books in the Old Testament bear the name of a woman: Ruth and Esther. Ruth’s story occurs at the time when judges ruled over Israel. God’s people were characterized by rebellion and immorality. At a time when the Israelites desperately needed a king to lead them back to God, Ruth’s story of faithfulness points us to Jesus Christ, a coming Redeemer who will make all wrong things right again.

Ruth was the daughter-in-law of Naomi, a woman from Bethlehem who settled in Moab with her husband and two sons to escape a famine. Naomi’s husband died, and her two sons married Moabite women, Orpah and Ruth. They lived in Moab for 10 years; then Naomi’s sons died.

Naomi heard that the Lord had provided food for His people during the famine, so she decided to go back to Judah. Naomi encouraged Orpah and Ruth to return to their families. Orpah returned home, but Ruth clung to Naomi. Ruth said, “Wherever you go, I will go … your people will be my people, and your God will be my God” (Ruth 1:16). So Naomi and Ruth traveled back to Bethlehem together.

Naomi permitted Ruth to gather fallen grain in a field. The owner of the field was Boaz, a relative of Naomi’s late husband and a family redeemer. A family redeemer was someone who would help his close relatives if they were in trouble. Boaz noticed Ruth and told her she could safely gather grain in his field. At Naomi’s urging, Ruth sought to be redeemed by Boaz. Boaz bought back the land Naomi and Ruth had lost when their husbands died, and he married Ruth. They had a son named Obed, whose grandson would be King David.

God gave Ruth—a foreigner—a special place in the lineage of Jesus Christ. As you teach preschoolers today, introduce them to Jesus, our Redeemer. He bought for us salvation, paying the price with His very own blood.

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Ruth and BoazRuth

Naomi’s family lived in Judah, but there was not enough food in the land. They decided to go to the land of Moab where they could find food.

Naomi’s husband died in Moab and her sons got married. Their wives’ names were Orpah

and Ruth. Then Naomi’s sons died too. Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth were all

alone. Naomi wanted to go home to Judah. Judah had food now.

Naomi told Orpah and Ruth to go back to their families.

The women were very sad to leave each other. Orpah went home, but Ruth would not leave Naomi. Ruth said, “Wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my

people, and your God will be my God.” So Naomi and Ruth

went to Bethlehem.It was time for the farmers to

gather what they had planted in their fields. The people gathering the crops left

some of the grain on the ground for people who needed it. Ruth went to a field owned by a man

named Boaz. Boaz saw Ruth working. He had heard how kind Ruth was to Naomi. Boaz told Ruth to stay in his field where she would be safe. Boaz made sure Ruth had food.

Bible Storytelling Tips

• Act it out: Provide Bible times costumes and other assorted props such as wheat, a basket, and a baby doll. Assign the parts of Naomi, Orpah, Ruth, and Boaz to different preschoolers. Guide preschoolers to play out the parts as you tell the Bible story.

• Use the “Genealogy of Christ” poster: Point to Boaz and Ruth on the “Genealogy of Christ” poster (005802967). Gesture toward their descendants on the timeline when Obed, Jesse, and King David are mentioned in the Bible story.

The BIBLE Story




Ruth and BoazRuth

Naomi’s family lived in Judah, but there was not enough food in the land. They decided to go to the land of Moab where they could find food.

Naomi’s husband died in Moab and her sons got married. Their wives’ names were Orpah

and Ruth. Then Naomi’s sons died too. Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth were all

alone. Naomi wanted to go home to Judah. Judah had food now.

Naomi told Orpah and Ruth to go back to their families.

The women were very sad to leave each other. Orpah went home, but Ruth would not leave Naomi. Ruth said, “Wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my

people, and your God will be my God.” So Naomi and Ruth

went to Bethlehem.It was time for the farmers to

gather what they had planted in their fields. The people gathering the crops left

some of the grain on the ground for people who needed it. Ruth went to a field owned by a man

named Boaz. Boaz saw Ruth working. He had heard how kind Ruth was to Naomi. Boaz told Ruth to stay in his field where she would be safe. Boaz made sure Ruth had food.

Bible Storytelling Tips

• Act it out: Provide Bible times costumes and other assorted props such as wheat, a basket, and a baby doll. Assign the parts of Naomi, Orpah, Ruth, and Boaz to different preschoolers. Guide preschoolers to play out the parts as you tell the Bible story.

• Use the “Genealogy of Christ” poster: Point to Boaz and Ruth on the “Genealogy of Christ” poster (005802967). Gesture toward their descendants on the timeline when Obed, Jesse, and King David are mentioned in the Bible story.

Ruth gathered grain in the field and took it home to Naomi. She told Naomi about Boaz. “Boaz is a close relative,” Naomi said. “He is one of our family redeemers.” A family redeemer was someone who helped his relatives if they needed help.

Naomi knew Boaz would be a good husband for Ruth since he was part of their family, so she gave Ruth special instructions. Ruth put on her best clothes and did everything Naomi told her to do. She showed Boaz that she wanted to be his wife. Ruth said, “You are a family redeemer.”

Boaz promised to redeem Ruth, which meant he would buy back the land that Naomi lost after her husband died, and he would marry Ruth.

Boaz married Ruth, and they had a baby boy named Obed. When Obed grew up, he was the father of Jesse, who was the father of King David.

Christ Connection: Boaz was a family redeemer. He helped his close relatives. Boaz bought back what his relatives lost. Jesus is our Redeemer. He bought our salvation by dying on the cross for our sin.



TEACH the Story

SESSION TITLE: Ruth and BoazBIBLE PASSAGE: RuthSTORY POINT: God provided for Ruth and Naomi.KEY PASSAGE: 1 John 1:9aBIG PICTURE QUESTION: What is repentance? Repentance is turning away

from sin and turning to Jesus.

Welcome and worship with songGreet preschoolers with a smile. As preschoolers arrive, sing an action song such as “Help, Help, Help” to engage them and help them feel welcomed. Begin worship by leading preschoolers in the theme song “He Watches Over Me.”

Watch or tell the Bible storyWrite REDEEMER on a sheet of paper for children to see.SAY • Let’s learn a new word today: Redeemer. Can you

say it with me? A redeemer is someone who buys back what someone else lost. We will hear about two different redeemers in today’s Bible story. Listen for their names.

Open your Bible to Ruth. Show the video or tell the Bible story using the provided storytelling tips. Use the bolded version of the Bible story for young preschoolers.

Practice the key passage and a Bible skillPlace the key passage marker at 1 John 1:9. Invite a child to open your Bible to the key passage. Invite volunteers to take turns saying the key passage from memory. Assist as needed.SAY • Our key passage teaches us that if we confess our

sins, God is faithful and righteous to forgive us. God loves us and wants us to tell Him when we sin even

• “Help, Help, Help” song

• “He Watches Over Me” song

• paper• marker• Bible• “Ruth and Boaz”

video (optional)• Bible Story Picture

Poster• Story Point Poster• Giant Timeline

• Bible• Key Passage Marker• Key Passage Poster• “He Is Faithful” song



though He already knows about it. He will always forgive us. God forgives us because Jesus bought our salvation by dying on the cross for our sin.

Sing the key passage song “He Is Faithful” together.

Learn the big picture question and answerSAY • Our big picture question asks, What is repentance?

Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus. Jesus is our Redeemer. He bought our salvation when He died and rose again. When we sin, we can turn away from our sin to our Redeemer. Jesus will forgive our sin and will help us obey God.

Respond through song and prayerSAY • Ruth and Naomi needed help. Their husbands died,

and they did not have food. God provided for Ruth and Naomi by sending Boaz who was a family redeemer. Boaz took care of Ruth and bought back what Naomi’s relatives lost. Jesus is our Redeemer. He bought our salvation by dying on the cross for our sin.

Sing “He Watches Over Me” and “He Will Save Us” as preschoolers move with the music. Prepare for prayer by singing “One and Only Son.” Collect an offering. SAY • God, thank You for providing Jesus as our Redeemer.

We do not deserve Your love, but we are thankful for it. You love us because You love Your Son, who gave His life to save us. Help us to turn away from our sin and turn to Jesus. Amen.

Transition to experience the story

• Big Picture Question Poster

• Story Point Poster • “He Watches Over

Me” song• “He Will Save Us”

song• “One and Only Son”

song• offering basket

• countdown video (optional)



EXPERIENCE the Story



Play redeemer tagChoose a preschooler to be it and another to be Boaz. Guide the rest of the group to move around in a defined area. If it tags a preschooler, she must freeze until Boaz tags her. Choose a new it and Boaz after a few minutes.SAY • God provided for Ruth and Naomi. He provided

Boaz as their family redeemer. Boaz married Ruth and bought back what his relatives lost. Jesus is our Redeemer. He bought our salvation by dying on the cross for our sin.

Make grain paintingsPut tan washable paint in a bowl. Put on a smocks. Lead a preschooler to dip the end of a whisk broom into the paint, wipe paint drips on the edge of the bowl, and then paint on the paper with the broom to create sheaves of grain. Write the story point on each preschooler’s artwork.SAY • God led Ruth to gather grain in Boaz’s field. Boaz

married Ruth and took care of her. When you look at your artwork, remember how God provided for Ruth and Naomi. He provides for you too. God already provided us with what we need most, a Redeemer, through His Son, Jesus.

Tip: Play this game outside if weather permits.

• smocks• tan washable paint• large bowl• construction paper• whisk broom• marker



Explore grainsFill a large plastic bin with grain such as rice, wheat berries, barley, or oats. Add scoops, funnels, bowls, cups, tongs, and spice jars to the bin. Invite preschoolers to explore the grain. SAY • Ruth gathered grain and took it home to Naomi.

Naomi told her Boaz was a family redeemer. God provided for Ruth and Naomi. Boaz bought back what they had lost. Jesus is our Redeemer. He bought our salvation by dying on the cross for our sin.

Play out farm lifeSet out farm animals and accessories with blocks. Invite preschoolers to play out farming. Suggest preschoolers play out gathering crops, including grain. SAY • Boaz was a farmer. Ruth gathered grain in his field.

Boaz told Ruth to stay in his field where she would be safe. Boaz made sure Ruth had food. God provided for Ruth and Naomi.

Gather grainScatter packing peanuts on the floor. Demonstrate how to wear an apron or shirt, and pull up the hem to make a gathering space for the “grain.” Give each child a turn stooping and gathering the “grain.” SAY • Ruth gathered grain in Boaz’s field. Boaz told Ruth to

stay in his field where she would be safe. Boaz was a family redeemer. He helped his close relatives. God provided for Ruth and Naomi. Boaz bought back what his relatives lost. Jesus is our Redeemer who bought our salvation by dying on the cross for sin.

Transition to review the story

• Allergy Alert• large plastic bin• grain• scoops, funnels,

bowls, cups, tongs, and spice jars

• blocks• plastic farm animals • toy farm accessories

• packing peanuts• aprons or large

shirts, 1 per child

• countdown video (optional)



REVIEW the Story



ReviewPoint to the giant timeline as you review today’s Bible story. Ask the following review questions:

1. Who would not leave Naomi and said Naomi’s God would be her God, Orpah or Ruth? (Ruth)

2. Where did Ruth gather grain? (in Boaz’s field)3. Who helped their relatives if they needed help?

(family redeemer)4. What did Boaz do for Naomi and Ruth as their

family redeemer? (He bought back the land that Naomi lost after her husband died, and he married Ruth.)

5. What king came from Ruth’s family? (David, Jesus)6. What is repentance? Repentance is turning away

from sin and turning to Jesus.SAY • Ruth and Naomi needed help. God provided for

Ruth and Naomi. He provided Boaz who was a family redeemer. He helped his close relatives. Boaz bought back what Naomi’s family lost. God has provided for us too. He gave us our Redeemer, Jesus. Jesus bought our salvation by dying on the cross for our sin.

Sing the theme song “He Watches Over Me” or key passage song “He Is Faithful.”

• Bible• Bible Story Picture

Poster• Giant Timeline • Story Point Poster• Big Picture Question

Poster• Key Passage Poster• “He Watches Over

Me” song (optional)• “He Is Faithful” song

(optional)



PrayInvite preschoolers to tell you any prayer requests they have.SAY • God, thank You for showing us through Naomi and

Ruth’s lives that You are a God who provides. We can always depend on You. Thank You for loving us and for giving us what we need most—a Redeemer—through Your very own Son, Jesus. Amen.

Missions momentSAY • God provided for Ruth and Naomi, and

their lives were changed. Remember the Dye family? They are missionaries living in Atlanta, Georgia. Watch this video to see how God is changing lives at the Dye’s church.

Show the “Casting the Dye (Part 3)” video.SAY • We can tell people the good news that Jesus is our

Redeemer, just like the Dye family!

Look at books about families Set out a variety of books depicting families. Open a Bible storybook to the story of Ruth. Invite preschoolers to browse the books and Bibles. Suggest preschoolers pick out a book or Bible story for you to read to the group. SAY • Boaz married Ruth, and they had a baby boy named

Obed. Boaz bought back the land that Naomi lost after her husband died. Boaz was a family redeemer. He helped his close relatives. Jesus is our Redeemer. He bought our salvation by dying on the cross for our sin. God provided for Ruth and Naomi, and He provides for us too!

• “Casting the Dye (Part 3)” video

• books about families



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