The story of Ruth has a happy ending: the vulnerable foreigner scavenging for food finds a home. She is full, she has familial security, and she gives birth to a son whose son fathers king David.

While they were there, Naomi’s husband died, and her two sons married women from Moab, one of whom was named Ruth. And then, within 10 years, both Naomi’s sons died.

3. Ruth is a role model Rather than passively accepting the hardship she faced, Ruth chose to act in order to get through those hardships. She was also faithful to Naomi even though it made life ...

Because Ruth was from Moab, she was considered an outsider by the Israelites. Furthermore, because Ruth was a widow and did not have children, she did not have any property rights.

The Story of Ruth is a refreshingly sincere and restrained Biblical drama, a picture that elaborates on the romantic, political and devotional difficulties encountered by the Old Testament heroine ...

1. It is a reminder that life brings challenges for both people who do and do not follow God Ruth and Naomi were not spared the difficult parts of life. However, God was with them in those ...