Book of Ruth Summary: A Complete Animated Overview

Watch our overview video on the book of Ruth, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In Ruth, an Israelite family faces tragic loss, and God uses the faithfulness of a non-Israelite woman to bring restoration into the family of David.

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Correction: At (2:04) in this video, the reference to Ruth 2:11 "BOAZ = MAN OF NOBLE CHARACTER 2:11" is incorrect and should be Ruth 2:1.

[kalewidman]

“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain. But a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30

[bigbadseed]

"Ruth is going to stop wearing clothes..."
Wait, WHAT?!
"...of a grieving widow."
Oh, thank God.

[jilliangrace]

My favorite part of this story is knowing that Boaz was the son of Rahab. Which explains why he was able to see Ruth as a faithful, beautiful woman even though she was a gentile, because his mom was too.
It shows how God uses the weak and insignificant to shame the wise and does amazing things through people and situations we may never know about.
God’s red thread of redemption at its core❤️

[IzzyNChrist]

OMG this is amazing, it goes to show that "nothing" that happens in life is ever random or a mere coincidence. Praise the Lord!

[singingepi]

I am a woman who is divorced due to my ex husband’s infidelity. Hearing the story of Ruth and how God redeemed her story through her second marriage fills my heart with hope. God is a redeemer.

[rachelnstephens]

I've always been inspired by Ruth's boldness. This was the sermon I asked to be preached at my wedding - which might seem odd to many. Boaz's covenant with Ruth is a picture of God's covenant with us through Jesus. Jesus is our kinsman redeemer. All Christian marriages are a picture of that same covenant that God has with us.

[Alicia.xx]

My bf brokeup with me and I'm going through some really hard time rn. But, I trust my God with all of my heart and, this video just gave me hope that God has something greater planned for me ahead.

[MrKwokGable]

But it also shows that God will not refuse anyone who chooses Him. By choosing God, He blesses her even she is a Moabite.

[ralphisley]

Do you realize that if Naomi talked her daughter-in-law into staying in Moab, Boaz would have been ruthless.

[pedrojoaquincastillocorona]

I have to say that being a Christian my whole life, I haven't read the book of Ruth until today, along the Reading Scripture plan.
And I have been deeply moved by it. While reading it I burst into tears because of the love and loyalty Ruth showed to Naomi. And how God used this incredible woman to give a beautiful message and to continue His salvation Plan.
Great video, guys! This might be my favorite book of the Bible so long

[ziyandabuthelezi]

Who needs reality tv when you've got the bible...

[JH-djhd]

How about mentioning the awesome typology of the book of Ruth?
Ruth is the gentile bride (representative of the Church), Naomi represents Israel, and Boaz as the kinsman redeemer represents the Messiah, full of grace...
The role of the kinsman redeemer (Messiah) was, by grace and union, to restore the dead to (eternal) inheritance -- herein, namely Elimelech (Naomi's husband), and Mahlon (Ruth's dead husband, whose name, by no coincidence, means 'sickly', such as we are in the flesh before redemption). This restoration of inheritance is because the firstborn of Ruth and Boaz was to inherit and restore the name of Mahlon within Israel (that is what the Levirate law is about)... Boaz takes on the legal curse of marrying a gentile bride (Deut 23:3), as the Messiah took on our curse of sin... but this generational curse on Boaz was wiped clean for the future, as his offspring (Obed) would be the levirate heir of Ruth's first husband, not Boaz, thus he would not carry the curse to the 3 generations to David.
Also, the nearer kinsman who wouldn't marry Ruth represents the law that could not/ would not provide for anyone's redemption and (eternal) inheritance...
As in the book of Ruth, Israel is related to the Messiah, but it is the gentile bride who meets Him first and introduces Him to Israel who is yet to be redeemed -- when they call upon His name (Lev 26:40-42; 2 Chr 7:13-14; Jer 29:12-14; Jer 50:4-5, 20; Hosea 5:15-6:3; Matt 23:37-39; and also referencing the purpose and outcome of the time of Jacob's trouble).
And there is probably more besides!
Halleluyah. God is awesome, and so poetic!

[pamelahidalgo]

This is amazing. Never understood the book of ruth like this before. Thanks for putting so much work to this! Gonna read the book of ruth this morning now that I have a greater picture.

[timma]

Please pray for my healing and for a soft heart in understanding God.

[jesusisthetruth]

I love the book of Ruth!
My grandma's name was Ruth, my mom's name is Ruth and my middle name is Ruth. ❤

[nzgal]

Love the book of Ruth, so much so I quoted Ruth 1:16 as part of my wedding vows to my husband. I became a Christian because of him.

[hapyvenom]

This just shows that God has a plan for all of us and even though we might not reliease it we're apart of something so much bigger. Praise be to God and may he bless each and every one of us.

[KrystalNCMA]

Ruth, Esther, and Daniel are three of my absolute favorite books of The Bible. :D

[connorbingham]

It’s so crazy how a four chapter book leads up to the Messiah’s coming and lineage, wow i am just utmost amazed ❤️