Boaz Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on boaz bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Ruth 2:1 (KJV)
What was Boaz described as?
Answer: A mighty man of wealth
Study note. And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.
Lesson 2 · Ruth 2:4 (KJV)
How did Boaz greet his reapers?
Answer: The LORD be with you
Study note. And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The LORD be with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee.
Lesson 3 · Ruth 2:8 (KJV)
What did Boaz tell Ruth not to do?
Answer: Glean in another field
Study note. Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from hence, but abide here fast by my maidens.
Lesson 4 · Ruth 2:12 (KJV)
What did Boaz pray for Ruth?
Answer: A full reward from the LORD God of Israel
Study note. The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.
Lesson 5 · Ruth 2:16 (KJV)
What did Boaz command his servants to leave for Ruth?
Answer: Handfuls of purpose
Study note. And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not.
Lesson 6 · Ruth 3:7 (KJV)
Where did Ruth lay down at night to make her request?
Answer: At Boaz's feet on the threshingfloor
Study note. And she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down.
Lesson 7 · Ruth 3:9 (KJV)
What did Ruth ask Boaz to do?
Answer: Spread his skirt over her, for he was a near kinsman
Study note. And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman.
Lesson 8 · Ruth 3:15 (KJV)
How many measures of barley did Boaz give Ruth?
Answer: Six
Study note. Also he said, Bring the vail that thou hast upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six measures of barley, and laid it on her.
Lesson 9 · Ruth 4:7 (KJV)
What did Boaz use to seal the redemption at the gate?
Answer: He plucked off his shoe
Study note. Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbour: and this was a testimony in Israel.
Lesson 10 · Ruth 4:17 (KJV)
Who was the son born to Boaz and Ruth?
Answer: Obed
Study note. And they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does boaz bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?