Naomi Counsels Ruth

Naomi stands beneath a stone arch and reaches toward Ruth, who is dressed with a veiled mantle, jewelry, and the dignified bearing of a woman prepared for a decisive moment. The scene reflects the counsel of Ruth 3, when Naomi urges her Moabite daughter-in-law to seek rest and protection through Boaz, the family redeemer. Ruth’s attentive posture and Naomi’s guiding hand emphasize trust, obedience, and covenant loyalty within the household of faith. The artwork is well suited for teaching on the Book of Ruth, women of the Bible, providence, redemption, family loyalty, and God’s care for the vulnerable through righteous relationships. by Jeff Preston