The book of Ruth is one of only two books named after women (Esther being the other one). The events in this book happened during the times of the judges, and some scholars believe Samuel wrote the record of this book.
This book is short, but it's full of important information for Christ's Church. Not only is the narrative of the story touching and full of romance, it's a revealing typology of Christ and His Bride...His Church. Also, we will see how the Jewish marriage customs mirror Christ with His Bride.
The Hebrew language is often very revealing of people by their names:
Elimelech ~ "God is my King" ~ Husband of Naomi
Naomi ~ "Pleasant" ~ mother-in-law of Ruth
Mahlon ~ "Unhealthy" ~ son of Naomi
Chilion ~ "Puny" ~ son of Naomi
Orpah ~ "Fawn" ~ daughter-in-law of Naomi
Ruth ~ "Desirable" ~ daughter-in-law of Naomi
Naomi is from the tribe of Judah, and she lived in Bethlehem. A severe famine forced her to leave Judah, and venture out to Moab. Eventually, her sons married Gentile women (Orpah and Ruth).
After Naomi's husband and sons died, she decided to move back to Judah and rely upon her family there to start over. She encourages Orpah and Ruth to stay in Moab and marry again, but Ruth would hear none of that!
(vv.16-17) Ruth's oath to Naomi is not only beautiful, but it's a testament to her faith that Naomi's God was the real God. This would have huge ramifications later!
(v.20) Naomi is obviously sad and even bitter that she's lost her husband and sons. We can feel and understand her grief, but none of us should blame God for our troubles. He is in control, and this short life that we have on earth is not guaranteed to be easy! As we'll see, it took Ruth's love and faith to bring Naomi back to happiness and fulfillment.
This book is short, but it's full of important information for Christ's Church. Not only is the narrative of the story touching and full of romance, it's a revealing typology of Christ and His Bride...His Church. Also, we will see how the Jewish marriage customs mirror Christ with His Bride.
Ruth 1
The Hebrew language is often very revealing of people by their names:
Elimelech ~ "God is my King" ~ Husband of Naomi
Naomi ~ "Pleasant" ~ mother-in-law of Ruth
Mahlon ~ "Unhealthy" ~ son of Naomi
Chilion ~ "Puny" ~ son of Naomi
Orpah ~ "Fawn" ~ daughter-in-law of Naomi
Ruth ~ "Desirable" ~ daughter-in-law of Naomi
Naomi is from the tribe of Judah, and she lived in Bethlehem. A severe famine forced her to leave Judah, and venture out to Moab. Eventually, her sons married Gentile women (Orpah and Ruth).
After Naomi's husband and sons died, she decided to move back to Judah and rely upon her family there to start over. She encourages Orpah and Ruth to stay in Moab and marry again, but Ruth would hear none of that!
(vv.16-17) Ruth's oath to Naomi is not only beautiful, but it's a testament to her faith that Naomi's God was the real God. This would have huge ramifications later!
(v.20) Naomi is obviously sad and even bitter that she's lost her husband and sons. We can feel and understand her grief, but none of us should blame God for our troubles. He is in control, and this short life that we have on earth is not guaranteed to be easy! As we'll see, it took Ruth's love and faith to bring Naomi back to happiness and fulfillment.
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