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Ruth 1:1-3 – Naomi endured famine and the loss of her husband.Ruth 1:4-5 – Naomi lost her two sons.Ruth 1:6-13 – Naomi felt that God’s hand was against her.Job 19:6, 19Ruth 1:19-21 – Don’t call me “pleasant.” Call me “bitter.”Ruth 2:19-20 – Naomi’s attitude toward the Lord begins to change.I Timothy 5:5-6Advise and teach the next generation
Ruth 1:8-9 – Despite her hesitation, Naomi dealt kindly with her daughters-in-law.Ruth 1:14Ruth 2:2, 19, 20; 3:1-5, 16 – Naomi advises Ruth.Ruth 4:16-17Titus 2:3Luke 2:36-38 – God had an important job for Anna the prophetess!Glorify God with what you have
Ruth 1:21, 16-17 – Naomi was not empty. She still had blessings in her life (Ruth).Ruth 4:13-17Ruth 2:10The key to being productive in later years is attitude.