Ruth
Loyalty and dedication
Leaves her homelandCommits to going with Naomi – Ruth 1:16-17Naomi’s God becomes her GodDo we have the committed loyalty to God that Ruth had?Matthew 9:35 – The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few.I Corinthians 3:5 – Paul planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.Didn’t do things for glory or to seek attention
Luke 17:7 – We are good-for-nothing slaves; we’ve only done our duty.Boaz wanted to bless her and Naomi wanted her to be taken care of
Leviticus 25:48; Numbers 35:19; Leviticus 25:25; Deuteronomy 25:5 – Responsibilities for the family redeemer.Ruth 4What did this lead to by continuing the family live for Elimelech?Ruth 4:18-22Judges 10:6 – Ruth grew up in an idolatrous nation, but she turned to God.