Translations:AY Honors/Ruth and Naomi/Answer Key/23/en

Scene Options: Choose one of the following scenes:

• Ruth Stays with Naomi (Ruth 1:14-16): Naomi (scarf) urges Ruth (bag) and Orpah (shawl) to return to Moab. Orpah leaves (sad wave), but Ruth declares, “Where you go, I go!” showing loyalty. Focus: Ruth’s choice to stick by Naomi, trusting God. Props: Scarf, bag, shawl. Lines: “Stay home, Ruth!” “No—your God’s mine!”
• Meeting Boaz in the Field (Ruth 2:5-10): Ruth (grain sack) gleans grain; Boaz (hat) asks, “Who’s she?” and offers water and safety after hearing her story. Focus: Boaz’s kindness, hinting at redemption. Props: Rice/wheat, hat, jar. Lines: “Whose girl is this?” “I’m Ruth—thank you!”
• Naomi’s Advice to Ruth (Ruth 3:1-5): Naomi (scarf) sits with Ruth (basket) at home, suggesting she visit Boaz at the threshing floor to seek his help. Ruth agrees eagerly. Focus: Loyalty—Naomi plans for Ruth’s future, Ruth trusts her. Props: Scarf, basket. Lines: “Go to Boaz, Ruth.” “I’ll do it!”
• Boaz Redeems Ruth (Ruth 4:7-10): Boaz (hat) meets an elder (robe) and announces he’ll buy Naomi’s land and marry Ruth (veil), securing their future. Focus: Redemption—Boaz restores hope. Props: Hat, cloth robe, veil. Lines: “I’ll redeem it!” “Ruth’s my wife now!”
• Naomi Holds Obed (Ruth 4:14-16): Naomi (scarf) cuddles baby Obed (doll), smiling with Ruth (veil) as women (shawls) praise God for new joy. Focus: Redemption— God’s plan gives Naomi a family. Props: Doll, scarf, veil, shawls. Lines: “God’s good!” “Obed’s our blessing!