Migration to Moab
Ruth 1:1-5, Migration To Moab
Intro:
Point: Doing The Right Thing Under Trying Circumstances Involves Grappling With My Emotions And Looking Beyond My Personal Resources To Trust In The Sovereign Goodness Of God At Work In My Life Right Now.
A. Introduction To The Book of Ruth,
1. Where It Fits in
2. Authorship and Date
B. Background Setting,
1. Time Period: (Ruth 1:1a)
2. Situation: (Ruth 1:1b)
3. Places Mentioned: (Ruth 1:1b)
a. Bethlehem
b. Moab
C. Introducing The Characters, (Ruth 1:2)
1. The Significance of Names
a. Head of Household, (Ruth 1:2a)
b. His Wife, (Ruth 1:2b)
c. Their Children, (v. 2c)
2. Status Indicated: (Ruth 1:2d)
D. Tragedies in Moab, (Ruth 1:3-5)
1. Naomi’s Husband Died: (Ruth 1:3)
2. Sons Marry Moabite Wives: (Ruth 1:4)
a. Orpha
b. Ruth
3. Both Sons Die: (Ruth 1:5a)
4. Naomi Now Alone: (Ruth 1:5b)
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