GraceSheetKidsRuth
When Ruth's husband died, she could have gone back to her own family and started over. Instead, she stayed by her mother-in-law Naomi's side and chose to follow the God of Israel — and that loyalty led her straight into the family line of King David.
Big idea: God's faithful love often reaches us through kind, loyal people.
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- Ruth's Loyal Promise. Ruth refuses to leave Naomi: "Your people will be my people, and your God my God."
- Gleaning in the Fields. Ruth works hard gathering leftover grain to provide for herself and Naomi.
- Boaz's Kindness. A kind landowner named Boaz notices Ruth and cares for her.
- A New Family. Boaz marries Ruth, and she becomes part of the family line leading to King David.
Where to Find Ruth in the Bible
- Ruth — her whole story
Where This Is in the Bible
Where this is in the Bible: Ruth (OT #8 of 39) — out of all 66 books.
Character Traits to Teach
Loyal · Hardworking · Humble
Key Verses About Ruth
- Ruth 1:16 — "Where you go I will go... your God will be my God" — Ruth's promise to Naomi. Make a Ruth 1:16 worksheet →
Teaching Ideas by Age
- Make a wheat-stalk craft to picture Ruth gathering grain.
- Talk about what loyalty to a friend or family member looks like.
- Retell the story as a simple family tree leading to David.