Ruth y Naomi | Animated Bible Stories | My First Bible | 48

Summary

The video recounts the story of Ruth and Naomi, set in the time of the judges in Israel. After a famine forces Naomi and her family to Moab, tragedy strikes when both her husband and sons die, leaving her and her Moabite daughter-in-law, Ruth. Despite Naomi's insistence that Ruth return home, Ruth pledges loyalty to Naomi and accompanies her back to Bethlehem. There, Ruth's hard work in Boaz's fields earns his admiration, leading to a proposal of marriage. Their union brings redemption, culminating in the birth of Obed, an ancestor of King David, highlighting themes of loyalty, love, and divine providence.

Takeaways

• 😀 Naomi and her family moved from Bethlehem to Moab due to famine, leading to significant hardships.
• 😀 After the deaths of Naomi's husband and sons, she decided to return to her homeland, accompanied by her daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah.
• 😀 Ruth's unwavering loyalty to Naomi is highlighted when she chooses to stay with her despite Naomi's insistence to return home.
• 😀 Upon returning to Bethlehem, Naomi expresses her bitterness about her situation, prompting her to change her name to Mara, which means 'bitter.'
• 😀 Ruth gleaned in the fields of Boaz, a relative of Naomi, who showed her kindness and protection while she worked.
• 😀 Boaz acknowledges Ruth's loyalty to Naomi and invites her to eat with his workers, showcasing his admiration for her character.
• 😀 Naomi encourages Ruth to seek Boaz as a potential husband, explaining the role of the guardian-redeemer in Israelite culture.
• 😀 Ruth takes Naomi's advice and approaches Boaz, asking him to redeem her and marry her.
• 😀 Boaz agrees to Ruth's request, but he must first consult a closer relative about redeeming Naomi's land and marrying Ruth.
• 😀 Boaz successfully marries Ruth, and they have a son named Obed, who becomes the grandfather of King David, thus linking their story to the lineage of Israel's monarchy.

Q & A

What prompted Elimelech and his family to move to Moab?

Elimelech and his family moved to Moab due to a famine in Bethlehem of Judea.

Who are the main characters introduced in the script?

The main characters introduced are Naomi, Ruth, Elimelech, and Boaz.

What significant event happened to Naomi while living in Moab?

Naomi's husband, Elimelech, died, leaving her and her two sons alone.

What happened to Naomi's sons during their time in Moab?

Naomi's sons, Malon and Kilian, married Moabite women, Orpah and Ruth, but both sons eventually died.

What decision did Naomi make after hearing that her homeland had food again?

Naomi decided to return to her homeland of Judah, and her daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah, initially set out with her.

What was Ruth's response when Naomi urged her to return to her family?

Ruth insisted on staying with Naomi, declaring that Naomi's people and God would be her own, showing her loyalty.

How did Ruth come to meet Boaz?

Ruth went to glean in the fields of Boaz, who was a relative of Naomi, during the barley and wheat harvest.

What special treatment did Boaz provide for Ruth while she worked in his fields?

Boaz instructed his workers to ensure that Ruth was not disturbed and allowed her to drink water and eat with them.

What was Naomi's advice to Ruth regarding Boaz?

Naomi advised Ruth to present herself to Boaz and ask him to redeem her by marrying her, following the customs of the time.

What legal custom did Boaz follow to secure his marriage to Ruth?

Boaz gathered the city leaders to witness the transaction and removed his sandal to signify the transfer of rights to redeem Naomi's land and marry Ruth.