Ruth: I Will
Sunday, February 02, 2020
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Jeff Mattesich
- Ruth 1:15-18
- Reluctant Obedience
- 36 mins 24 secs
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Questions for Reflection
Read Ruth 1:15-18
- Read Ruth 1:1-14 and summarize what has happened up until this point in the narrative.
- Naomi urges Ruth to follow Orpah’s example and return home to Moab in verse 15. Why? What are the dangers Ruth might face if she goes with Naomi to Judah? Put yourself into Ruth’s shoes. What would you have done?
- What was the relationship between Israel and Moab? (See Judges 3:12-14 and Deut. 23:3-6 for more insight.) How does this increase the significance of Ruth’s words of commitment in verses 16-17?
- Ruth pledges allegiance to Naomi and to Yahweh, at great cost to herself. Have you ever seen this kind of commitment to God and his people in your own life? Share.
- In what ways might God be inviting you into a deeper commitment to obedience this year, despite the cost?