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The Book of Ruth is one of the shorter books of the Bible in the Old Testament
it tells the story about love and loss. And it presents an example of a woman of
faith, strength, and kindness. We’ll know more about the book as we go on.
PRESENTATION
- Samuel was a man chosen for God, from his miraculous birth until his death. He served in several
important positions during his life, earning God's favor because he knew how to obey.
Explanation
- The book of ruth tells nothing about the author, however, the Talmud attributed the authorship to the
Prophet Samuel
- As a prophet and judge over Israel, Samuel was instrumental in the establishment of Israel's
monarchy. God chose him to anoint and counsel Israel’s kings.
PRESENTATION
- The events of Ruth occurred sometime between 1160 BC and 1100 BC, during the latter period of the
judges (Ruth 1:1).
Explanation
-book of Ruth opens with a report of famine, which drove Naomi’s family out of Bethlehem into
neighboring Moab. Naomi eventually returned with Ruth because she heard “that the LORD had visited
His people in giving them food” (1:6).
-These were dark days, full of suffering brought about by the Israelites’ apostasy and immorality. Part of
the judgments God brought upon His sinful people included famine and war
PRESENTATION
While there are many things to learn from the story of Ruth, The lesson that stood out
to me the most is
-Even in the darkest times of our lives, God will bring us into the light if we believe and have faith in him.
-God watches over us and blesses those who follow him and obey his teachings.
Explanation
-The book of Ruth begins by looking at the life of Naomi. After moving to Moab with her husband and
sons, she loses her husband and becomes a widow. Just 10 years later her sons die, too. Naomi’s entire
life crumbles in those years.
Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me. I went out full, and
the Lord hath brought me home again empty.” (Ruth 1:20,21a KJV)
-It’s crushing to lose a spouse. It’s heart-wrenching to lose a child. And Ruth, she also lost her husband.
She left behind her family to go with Naomi back to Bethlehem. When these two women arrive back in
Naomi’s home town, they are destitute, devastated, and broken. Neither of them knew how they’d
survive. But both of them had faith that somehow things would work out. They had hope for their
future.
-Naomi already felt that God had “dealt very bitterly” with her, yet she continued to hope. Ruth laid
aside her pain, left her home and family, and turned her face to the future with hope as she journeyed
to a new place with her mother-in-law. Both of these women showed faith and clung to the belief that
better days were ahead.
When life brings devastation, it’s not easy to hope. It’s hard to have faith. But when things are the most
difficult, that’s when we need faith and hope the most. In the moments where life feels like it’s crushing
you, start with a little faith.
PRESENTATION
-Ruth exemplifies conversion, courage, determination, loyalty, and faithfulness. The compassion and
love shared by Naomi and Ruth can inspire us to consider our relationship with others, in and out of our
families.
Explanation
-The two women shared great sorrow, but they also shared great affection for one
another. We also see the freedom in their relationship. Naomi loved Ruth, but she
was willing to let her go back to her family. But it was Ruth’s love for Naomi that
made her willing to leave her country to return to Israel. Even though Naomi knew
that a new marriage for Ruth would change their relationship, she still played an
important part in arranging the marriage of Boaz and Ruth.
It was their faith that was at the center of their relationship and intimate
communication. Through Naomi, Ruth learned about the God of Israel and chose to
put her trust in him. Naomi’s ability to be open and honest with Ruth about her
relationship with God is inspiring.
We often feel like we need to keep our questions and thoughts about God to
ourselves within a relationship. We don’t usually share our unedited feelings and
thoughts about God with friends or family members. Sometimes we’re afraid that
sharing our questions and doubts and disappointments will turn other people away
from God, when actually, sharing about our relationship with God openly can bring
more intimacy to our relationships and help draw other people to their own faith.
Naomi was open with Ruth about the joy, the fear, the pain, and the anguish that
came with her faith in God. She admitted that she felt that God had dealt with her
bitterly. And yet it was that sharing and intimacy that was the foundation of the deep
relationship these two women shared.
They are a woman of faith, strength, and kindness. The book is characterized
by hope and optimism, describing Ruth and Naomi’s journey from sadness to
happiness and from emptiness to fulness.

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