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Ruth: Loyal Love

Ruth 1–4

What Scripture records

  • After loss, Ruth refused to leave Naomi. (Ruth 1:16-17)
  • Ruth worked gleaning in the field of Boaz. (Ruth 2:2-3)
  • Boaz noticed her kindness and protected her. (Ruth 2:11-12)
  • Ruth became an ancestor of King David. (Ruth 4:17)

The decision

Orpah returned to Moab; Ruth had the same choice.

What happened

Ruth clave to Naomi and to the God of Israel.

Lesson · teaching, not a quotation of Scripture

Quiet, faithful kindness can become part of God's larger story.

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