Faith in God can take you to unexpected places. For Ruth, it meant moving to a foreign land, with no prospect of finding a husband or starting a family.
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Ruth’s commitment to Naomi and the deep impact it would have on her life
Imagine moving to another country. You don’t know the language. You don’t know the customs and traditions. You’re leaving all that’s familiar behind.
Ruth’s profound commitment when she chooses to receive Naomi’s God as her own
Let’s continue an in-depth study in the book of Ruth. We’ll see how uncommon it was in the Old Testament for foreigners to embrace the one true God.
Engage in a thoughtful discussion about taking our promises seriously
Making a lifelong commitment, and keeping it, isn’t easy! Especially in a culture that says we can break those promises whenever the pressure’s too much to bear.
Discover how some commitments can change the course of our life
Let’s look at the commitment Ruth made to her mother-in-law Naomi, to care for her well-being until her death.
Find parallels for the Christian life from Ruth’s commitment to Naomi
When we make the decision to trust in God, our life starts going in a new direction. We turn away from old habits, and start following a new path.
What Ruth’s commitment can show us about our commitment to Christ
When we put our trust in Jesus Christ, we turn from our old life and embrace a new one. Let’s examine the ramifications of Ruth’s commitment to her mother-in-law and what we can learn from it.
How Ruth’s commitment can reflect the marriage vows of a man and woman
In the book of Ruth chapter one, Ruth tells her mother-in-law, “Where you go I will go . . . Your God will be my God.”
The Impact Of Ruth’s Unconventional Promise To Her Mother-in-law, Naomi
When a man and woman unite in the bond of marriage, they are making a lifetime commitment to one another. Let’s discuss the impact commitment has on our lives.
Let’s Reflect On The Commitment Ruth Makes To Naomi
There are times when love outweighs logic. Our heart takes us to illogical and unlikely places, in spite of the difficulties that may bring. Let’s study the lives of these great women of the Bible.
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