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Ruth 2:1-3

 Most civilised societies have their own versions of welfare programmes to help feed the poorest members of their society... Judaism was no exception.
Check out Leviticus 19:9-10, 23:22, and Deuteronomy 24:19-22.

What was the reasons behind leaving the edges and 'left-overs' of their fields?


God's solution to hungry stomachs involves the generous hearts and open hands of God's people.


We're told that 'in the days when the judges ruled' (Ruth 1:1) and when 'everyone did as they saw fit' (Judges 17:6)... what implications could this have on the poor?

How can Christians today apply this law to help the poor in our midst?

In verse 2, Ruth hopes to go to the fields and pick up the left-over grain.
How does Ruth know that this is even a Mosaic provision?

Why does Naomi not go and glean in the fields?


How do we see Ruth trusting in Yahweh to protect and provide for her and her mother-in-law?


Who's field does Ruth find herself in and how is this significant?


Boaz is referred to as "a man of standing" and this is the same description given to both Gideon and Jephthah... who were both called a "mighty warrior".
What could be the significance of this connection?


What is one thing that you can do to help the poor on a regular basis?

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