Ruth
Skill Level
1
Year
2021
Version
19.07.2026
Approval authority
Atlantic Union
Overview
This honor explores the Biblical story of Ruth, emphasizing faith, loyalty, kindness, redemption, and God's providence. Participants will learn about Ruth's family, the historical and cultural setting of the Book of Ruth, and how her choices demonstrate commitment to God and others.
The Challenging Part
The most challenging requirement of this honor is probably this:
3. In a skit, role play, puppet show or some other activity. Show:
- a. What prompted Ruth’s mother-in-law to return to her home country
- b. How many times she asked her daughters-in-law to return to their family home
- c. The reasons she gave them to return
- d. Ruth’s response to her mother-in-law’s request for her not to follow her
