RUTH ~ A BEAUTIFUL STORY OF LOVE, ROMANCE AND REDEMPTION
The real life story of Ruth and Boaz is a classic love story of boy meets girl that points to God’s love for us. In this post you will find ~ Ruth, Boaz and Naomi ~ FREE Bible colouring pages, puzzles, crafts and creative ideas. It is a story about kindness, love, friendship, loyalty, sharing, and sticking together.
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BIBLE VERSES
Read the beautiful short story of Ruth for yourself (only 4 chapters)
Ruth 1:16-17 Entreat me not to leave you, or to return from following after you: for where you go, I will go; and where you lodge, I will lodge: your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part you and me.
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RUTH, NAOMI AND BOAZ ~ INFORMATION TO SHARE WITH YOUR CHILD
Ruth – A Romance of Redemption (Chuck Missler) A classic love story of boy meets girl that points to God’s love for us. Ruth’s devoted commitment to her mother-in-law leads to a dramatic romance, a prophecy of the coming King, her being included in the family tree of the Messiah… Ruth encounters the hero of the tale, the handsome landowner, Boaz… not only the “lord of the harvest,” he saves the day by performing the role of a ‘goel’, a ‘Kinsman-Redeemer’. By his intervention, the forfeited lands are returned to Naomi and he takes Ruth (a Gentile) to be his bride… Naomi can be viewed as a ‘type’ of Israel; Boaz, of course, is the Kinsman-Redeemer, who by his act of redemption returns Naomi to her land and takes a Gentile bride, Ruth.
Ruth – and how it helps us understand Revelation 5 (Chuck Missler) The scroll in Revelation Chapter 5 was written “within and on the backside,” which identifies it as a deed subject to redemption. A Kinsman of Adam, in His role as a goel, a Kinsman-redeemer, the Lord Jesus is taking possession of what He had already purchased with His blood as the sacrificial Lamb. He not only purchased the land; he also purchased a Bride. In the Book of Ruth, Naomi is in the role of Israel, exiled from her land; Boaz is her kinsman, who performs the redemption of the land; and Ruth (a Gentile) is also purchased for a wife… Ruth learns how to deal with this situation from Naomi. We learn of God’s plan of redemption through His dealings with Israel… and Naomi learns of Boaz through Ruth.
Ruth: Woman of Faith (Karina Susanto) “…She dared to leave her own land went to Judah that in fact was the enemy of her people, while if she decided to go back to the Moab she might live comfortably and without any difficulties. This was a great faith step of Ruth. She chose to believe and act on her faith in God. Ruth believes God has a plan even though she hasn’t seen it. Ruth was heading into the dark tunnel but she believes there is a sun above the tunnel although she did not see it. Her faith could make her believe that at the end of tunnel she will see the light… “Like Ruth, completely trust in God! Just maintain your faith in God so you could walk confidently despite everything in the front of you seem indistinct.”… Her unwavering step of faith to the God who recently she knew made her life full of hope and didn’t make her afraid about the future… ”
IMPORTANT NOTE: Ruth did NOT replace Naomi, just as the church has NOT replaced Israel. They have separate origins, separate missions and separate destinies. Here are moments to ponder from the story of Ruth from the fabulous teaching of Dr Chuck Missler…
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RUTH, NAOMI AND BOAZ ~ COLOURING PAGES FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Ruth and Naomi – a beautiful colouring page (sweetpublishing; pdf) of these two women, showing Ruth kneeling and sifting through the grain and smiling gently, and Naomi also smiling and looking on; just lovely; free printable
Ruth and Boaz – colouring (answersingenesis) looking at each other and holding hands; free printable
Ruth gleans as Boaz approaches – colouring (abdaacts; scroll down) free printable
Ruth and Naomi – colouring (supercoloring); Ruth in the fields – colouring; Ruth gleaning – colouring; Ruth meets Boaz – colouring; Ruth and Naomi – colouring; Ruth, Boaz, Naomi and Baby Obed – colouring; Wheat Field – colour by number; free printable
Ruth gleaning – colouring (Biblewise) free printable
Ruth gleaning as Boaz approaches – colouring (Biblecartoons; scroll down to ‘Ruth 02’) free printable
Ruth gleaning – colouring (ministry-to-children; scroll down) kneeling to collect the grain; free printable
Ruth gleaning – colouring (funnycoloring; behind the advert) free printable
Ruth and Naomi – colouring (religiousdoodles) and Scripture doodle with Bible verse from Ruth 1:16; free printable
325 Coloring / Puzzle Bible activity sheets for kids (calvarycurriculumoriginal; numbers 67-69 are about Ruth) each one is about 6 pages and has one colouring page and several puzzle pages, including word searches, fill-in-blanks, crosswords, true or false, circle correct words, mazes; also available in Spanish (scroll down to numbers 67-69); free printable
Ruth gleaning as Boaz approaches – colouring (sundayschoolzone) free printable
Ruth and Boaz – colouring (ministryark); Ruth – colouring; free printable
Ruth gleaning – colouring (childrenschapel) a smiling Ruth holding her dish (no doubt she is about to meet the handsome Boaz); free printable
Ruth in the field as Boaz approaches – colouring (Bible-printables) free printable
Ruth in the Field as Boaz approaches – colouring (sundayschoolzone) free printable
Ruth – colouring (truewaykids; scroll down) free printable
Ruth sleeping at the feet of Boaz – colouring (transformcreative; scroll down to ‘Ruth’) free printable
Ruth and Boaz have a son – colouring (sweetpublishing; pdf) with smiling family and friends looking on; free printable
Ruth and Boaz have a son – colouring (raisingourkids) free printable
Ruth and Naomi – colouring (coloring.ws) free printable
Jazz up your colouring pages add a border, a Bible verse and some clip art to make your colouring pages unique and more interesting with this easy tutorial
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RUTH, NAOMI AND BOAZ ~ PUZZLES FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Ruth, Boaz, and Jesus – worksheet (auntiesBiblelessons) fill in, paste and colour; free printable
325 Coloring / Puzzle Bible Activity Sheets for kids (calvarycurriculumoriginal; numbers 67-69 are about Ruth) each one is about 6 pages and has one colouring page and several puzzle pages, including word searches, fill-in-blanks, crosswords, true or false, circle correct words, mazes. They are also available in Spanish (scroll down to numbers 67-69); free printable
Ruth and Boaz – fill-in worksheet (resourcewell; pdf) beautifully illustrated worksheet in colour; Ruth and Boaz – between the lines (pdf) fill-in worksheet for kids about the story of Ruth; free printable
Ruth – word search (livingwaterBiblegames) 21 words; free printable
Ruth and Boaz – word search (sundayschoolzone) 12 words; Ruth and Boaz – coded puzzle; Ruth and Boaz – spot the 14 differences; God helped Ruth and Naomi – word scramble; Ruth and Naomi – match puzzle; Ruth and Boaz – word tiles; Grain – maze; free printable
Ruth – puzzles (Biblewise) word search, spot the difference, complete the family tree, mazes, coded puzzle; free printable
Ruth and Naomi – maze (busybooksandmore; scroll down to the very last puzzle) help Ruth and Naomi return to Bethlehem; free printable
Ruth – puzzles and worksheets (dltk) anagram, crossword, cryptogram, maze, word search and more; free printable
Ruth and Naomi – fill in worksheet (religiousdoodles) all about Ruth and Naomi; free printable
Ruth – puzzles (gardenofpraise; scroll down to ‘printable activities’) Ruth word unscramble – read the story then unscramble 16 words; Ruth crossword 10 words; Ruth multiple choice worksheet 10 questions; Ruth fill-in the blanks puzzle 9 questions from a word bank; free printable
Ruth – maze (childrenschapel) find the letters and complete the Bible verse (Ephesians 4:32 – Be ye kind one to another); Ruth – multiple choice quiz 10 questions; Ruth – word search 16 words; free printable
DIY Puzzles make your own puzzles and tailor them specifically for your child
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RUTH, NAOMI AND BOAZ ~ CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Ruth meets Boaz – 3D picture craft to make (mylittlehouse; scroll down to ‘Ruth’) Ruth gleaning in the field as she meets Boaz; free printable
Ruth, Boaz, Naomi and Orpah – paper dolls (denaackerman; right click on each image – view image – save image as) to cut out and make; the Ruth paper doll comes with 4 costumes, Moabite princess, wealthy wife, pauper, and mother of royalty, and a cast of 3 supporting actors, Naomi, Orpah, and Boaz; colour them in, cut them out, add some popsicle sticks if you want to make them into puppets, and bring the story of Ruth alive; free printable
Ruth gathers grain – paper activity for kids (Bibleclasscreations) decorate your classroom with shredded piles of ‘grain’ and allow kids to ‘glean’. Or use this fun paper haystacks idea (papersource; scroll down to the haystacks) where your child can write their name on the grain they have ‘gleaned’.
Harvest Corn – gratitude booklet (handmadecharlotte) cute little ‘I am thankful for’ booklets to make; perfect to go with a Ruth and Naomi theme; free printable
Ruth – lesson ideas for kids (Biblefunforkids) colouring, worksheets, crafts and lesson ideas; science board visual to colour; that can be used for a bulletin board or magnetic board; chart; basket craft with review cards; genealogy from Ruth to Jesus; more Ruth – lesson ideas; free printable
Ruth – crafts (Jesus-without-language) 3 pages of cool ideas for kids; free printable
Ruth – activity for kids (practicalpages) draw a timeline of Ruth’s story or make a minibook; free printable
Ruth – activity for kids (truthforkids) make and decorate a scrapbook of Ruth’s life and what she learnt about faith, trust and knowing God; free printable
Grain – paper craft (sundayschoolzone) put the grain in the basket; this ‘God helped Ruth and Naomi’ paper craft will help remind students of the blessings God gave to Ruth and Naomi. Ruth would become an ancestor to Jesus Christ, but she never knew it. Life is often difficult, but God has a plan for us that often goes far beyond what we can see; free printable
Grain Basket – paper craft (truewaykids; scroll down) free printable
Ruth – paper craft (ministryark) a figure of Ruth to cut out and use for crafts; in colour or to colour; free printable
Ruth – standing figures (flamecreativekids) use these generic standing Bible figures to tell the story of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz; free printable
Ruth gleaning – lesson ideas for kids (ministry-to-children) free printable
Ruth and Boaz – lesson ideas for kids (childrenschurch) free printable
Sock puppets to make (daniellesplace) a fun idea to tell the story of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz using coloured stripey socks; Ruth – paper dolls and craft ideas with a ‘friends stick together’ theme; for purchase
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RUTH, NAOMI AND BOAZ ~ PAPER GIFTS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Ruth ~ FREE paper gifts (Paper Gifts for Estefany) Bible poster/verse card, bookmarks; bookmark corners; notepaper; mini envelopes + mini note cards; mini to-do list; and more with Bible verse from Ruth 1:16; free printable
Genealogy Chart of Jesus Christ – FREE poster (amazingBibletimeline) shows very clearly and simply how the royal family trees dovetail ~ before and after King David ~and how Ruth, Boaz and Baby Obed fit in. I sent the one with the cross to my children; free printable
Ruth – posters (sweetpublishing) alternate link; free printable
Ruth meets Boaz – poster (sundayschoolzone; click on ‘get activity’) free printable
Ruth – FREE Bible poster (alittleperspective) pink flowers with Bible verse from Ruth 2:12 May Yhvh recompense your work, and a full reward be given you from Yhvh God of Israel under whose wings you have come to take refuge; Ruth – FREE Bible poster pink cherry blossom with Bible verse from Ruth 4:14 – And the women said to Naomi, Blessed be the Lord who has not left you this day without a redeemer and let His name be famous in Israel; free printable
Ruth – FREE trading cards (sundayschoolsources; scroll down to number 136) free printable
Ruth – cartoon booklet (Bibleforchildren; scroll down to number 16) in colour or to colour; big (story – 24 pages) or small (tract – 2 page); in very bright primary colours; also available in Spanish; French; Portuguese; Hindi; Kinyarwanda; Swahili; Amharic; Tagalog; and other languages; free printable
Next Manga (for purchase) is a 5-part series comic book Bible for kids that will keep them riveted. The story of the universe in manga form. Melech (book 2) picks up after the escape and Exodus from Egypt to the crowning of King David, so covers the story of Ruth. My children loved the two books that I cut up and sent them in the Next Manga series (Mutiny and Messiah). Monica told us that it was her favourite book. Buy and send a few pages at a time. Also an excellent gift idea for a sponsor visit and you get to present it to your child in one piece. :)
Ruth ~ Francine Rivers ~ Lineage of Grace Series (for purchase) For your own reading or maybe to share with your older children, this book series by Francine Rivers that really helped me understand some of the strange things in the story of Ruth (and also the story of Tamar and Rahab) and put them into perspective so that they made perfect sense.
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RUTH, NAOMI AND BOAZ ~ MORE CREATIVE IDEAS FOR KIDS
Found a suitable Ruth and Boaz image that your child will love? Add a favourite Bible verse from the book of Ruth and make your own:
- Bible poster or verse card
- Bible bookmark ~ add your child’s name
- Bible note cards / Bible notepaper ~ use the same tutorial, but just space out your initial four rectangles
- Bible wallet cards
- Bible stickers
- Stationery with Bible verse
- Bible Board Game
- Jazz up your envelopes if you are including any special treats like stickers for your homeschool or Sunday school students – hearts, stars or even grain stickers for this one. Sticker sheets are fine for your sponsored child.
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RUTH, NAOMI AND BOAZ ~ STATIONERY FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Ruth ~ FREE stationery (Paper Gifts for Estefany) stationery and note cards with Bible verse from Ruth 1:16-17; free printable
Wheat – stationery (pageborders.org; scroll down for the free version) a wooden border with wheat in each of the four corners; free printable
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RELATED LINKS
Jesus, the King of Kings ~ The most royal baby ever and the countdown for his birth lasted 4000 years. Ruth and Boaz and Baby Obed were part of that very royal line. This is an article featuring a selection of beautiful Bible verses (e.g. Psalm 139) with room for your own child’s royal(!) photo, because if we are in Jesus, we are royalty, too; plus some free printable royal necessary accessories to go with it.
Grain Chain If you are looking for something different with a modern twist, this site is a fun, educational resource to teach children about grain from the farm to plate; you will find teaching materials, worksheets, videos, quizzes, recipes and activities about farming, milling and baking.
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And when you write to your sponsored child, don’t forget to tell them about the incredible love story behind the story of Ruth and Boaz that points directly to our Creator and His great love for them…
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Hello! I was wondering… I absolutely love the Ruth bookmarks. Is there any way I could get them with the KJV on them?!
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Hi Jessica, yes, we can do that for you! But actually, they are already KJV, just with some of the old English words changed into modern English. Are you wanting them with the original thees and thous…?
Here is the original KJV: And Ruth said, “Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God…”
And here is how it currently reads: And Ruth said, “Entreat me not to leave you or to return from following after you: for where you go, I will go; and where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God…”
It is majestic though, isn’t it?
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Thank you for a quick response :) I actually did do some research and found that it was American KJV. That will be just fine!! I have actually just printed them out and getting ready to laminate them!! My daughter is dressing up as Ruth (she had to pick her favorite book character. And out of all the books she reads, she chose the BIBLE *what a blessing* and I thought these would be something cute to hand out to her classmates!!!!
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That’s fabulous, Jessica! You’ve just made my day. :)))
I actually had a window to be able to do up the bookmarks with the original KJV for you right after chatting with you (but not long enough to load them), if you would still like them for later… too late for this time though. :)
Hope she has a fantastic time and I’m sure she will look very beautiful dressed up as Ruth. And give her a big hug from me. :)
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