'The Greatest Story Ever Told' is more than just a cliché. God has gone to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. The Story is a condensed, chronological version of the Bible that reads like a novel, and makes God's Word more accessible. For 31 weeks Southpoint will be going through this book together from Genesis to Revelation, one chapter per week, in our personal and family readings, many of our C-Groups, and in the weekend messages. Adult, teen and children's versions are available at discounted prices in the lobby. Buy copies for friends or family and challenge them to follow along with us either during services or online. Ask for a free book if you can't afford it. Chapter 9: After settling in their new home, Israel quickly forgets God, the One who gave it to them. Around this time, a widow named Ruth moves to Israel with her mother-in-law Naomi. Ruth was a foreigner 'someone you'd expect to worship foreign gods' but Ruth leaves all that behind to follow Naomi and her God. In Ruth's day, widows had little going for them. God, however, has big plans for Ruth 'plans that go beyond her wildest dreams. '