Ruth
RUTH
Objectives:
- Children should be able to tell the story of Ruth.
- Children should know that Ruth was from the tribe of Moab, not Israel. The Moabites were the descendants of Lot, Abraham’s nephew.
- Children should know that Ruth was a direct ancestor of Jesus.
Possible Lesson Plan:
- Open with prayer.
- Scripture Reference: Ruth 1:3-8, 6-19, 2:1-12, 4:9-11. Remember that the Moabites were the descendants of the son of Lot, the nephew of Abraham.
- Learning Game: Matching Game. Give each student a set of index cards, on which are written the names of the major characters in the story: Ruth, Naomi, Boaz. In the pattern of Final Jeopardy, give a single clue out loud. Each student is to hold up the card of his answer and gets 10 points if right.
- Discuss the customs of marriage – in ancient Israel and today. Why did Ruth stay with Naomi? What is the role of the mother-in-law, then and now? How did Ruth meet Boaz? Why was Ruth in the fields? What custom made Boaz Ruth’s husband? How do we choose a husband today? Who cares for the widow and the elderly today?
- Ruth was a willing helper.
Make a Happy Helper kit with
each child. Take a bucket (KFC
or a paint store may donate.) Add
a handle of clothesline of there is
no handle. Put in it a dust rag, dish
soap, sponge, window cleaner, paper towels, Fantastic, Pledge, gloves –
whatever you want. Cover the outside
with paper saying “Happy Helper”.
Have each child donate himself to
someone this week. Write a coupon
for service and present it to your
chosen recipient.
- Close with prayer.