outline of Ruth

1.  The Death of Elimelech and His Sons (1:1-5)

2.  Naomi and Ruth Return to Bethlehem in Judah (1:6-22)

1. Naomi and Her Daughters-in-law Leave Moab (1:6, 7)
2. Naomi Urges Orpah to Go Back Home (1:8-14)
3. Ruth's Solemn Promise (1:15-18)
4. Naomi's Bitter Homecoming (1:19-22)

3.  Ruth Gleans in the Fields of Boaz (ch. 2)

1. Ruth Goes Out to Glean (2:1-3)
2. Boaz Meets Ruth (2:4-16)
3. Naomi's Assessment of Boaz (2:17-23)

4.  Ruth Visits Boaz at the Threshing Floor (ch. 3)

1. Naomi's Plan (3:1-5)
2. Boaz Discovers Ruth (3:6-13)
3. Ruth Returns to Naomi (3:14-18)

5.  Boaz Redeems Ruth (ch. 4)

1. The Close Relative Excuses Himself (4:1-6)
2. Ruth and Boaz are Married Before Witnesses (4:7-12)
3. The First Child is Welcomed and Blessed (4:13-17)
4. Genealogy from Perez to David (4:18-22)