What age group is this Ruth curriculum for?

This Ruth curriculum is designed for elementary-aged children, roughly grades 1-5.

How long does each lesson take?

Each lesson in this Ruth unit is designed to be taught in about 45 to 60 minutes.

What Bible passages does this unit cover?

This unit covers Ruth chapters 1 through 4, focusing on loyalty, kindness, boldness, and redemption.

Are these lessons free to use?

Yes! All lessons on The Gospel Resources Hub are completely free to use in your Sunday School, church, or homeschool.

How many lessons are in this Ruth unit?

This Ruth unit contains 4 lessons, covering Ruth chapters 1 through 4.

What is the main theme of the book of Ruth?

The book of Ruth tells the story of loyalty, redemption, and God's kindness to outsiders. It shows how God weaves unlikely people into his plan, ultimately leading to the birth of King David and Jesus.

📖 Unit 1: The Story of Ruth

A 4-week Ruth curriculum for elementary kids covering loyalty, redemption, and God's kindness to outsiders.

Staying Loyal

Ruth 1

After her husband and sons die in Moab, Naomi tells her daughters-in-law to go back to their own people, but Ruth refuses to leave her. Ruth's famous pledge, 'Where you go I will go,' is a picture of the loyal love Jesus shows us.

Staying Loyal – Ruth 1

Boaz Shows Kindness

Ruth 2

Ruth goes to glean in the fields and ends up in Boaz's field, where he instructs his workers to leave extra grain for her and protect her from harm. Boaz's undeserved kindness is a picture of how God provides for those who have no claim on his blessing.

Boaz Shows Kindness – Ruth 2

Ruth's Bold Plan

Ruth 3

Naomi coaches Ruth on how to approach Boaz at the threshing floor and ask him to act as her kinsman-redeemer. Ruth's boldness in coming to Boaz is a picture of coming to Jesus, who has the right and the willingness to redeem us.

Ruth's Bold Plan – Ruth 3

Boaz Redeems Ruth

Ruth 4

Boaz goes to the city gate, settles the legal matter with a closer relative, and purchases Naomi's land and takes Ruth as his wife. Their son Obed becomes the grandfather of King David and an ancestor of Jesus, showing that God weaves outsiders into the very center of his story.

Boaz Redeems Ruth – Ruth 4

Frequently Asked Questions About This Ruth Unit

What age group is this Ruth curriculum for?: This Ruth curriculum is designed for elementary-aged children, roughly grades 1-5.
How long does each lesson take?: Each lesson in this Ruth unit is designed to be taught in about 45 to 60 minutes.
What Bible passages does this unit cover?: This unit covers Ruth chapters 1 through 4, focusing on loyalty, kindness, boldness, and redemption.
Are these lessons free to use?: Yes! All lessons on The Gospel Resources Hub are completely free to use in your Sunday School, church, or homeschool.
How many lessons are in this Ruth unit?: This Ruth unit contains 4 lessons, covering Ruth chapters 1 through 4.
What is the main theme of the book of Ruth?: The book of Ruth tells the story of loyalty, redemption, and God's kindness to outsiders. It shows how God weaves unlikely people into his plan, ultimately leading to the birth of King David and Jesus.

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