Things the World Has Too Much Of
This is when people spread harmful or untrue information behind someone's back or publicly shame them for mistakes.
What is gossip or slander?
This person is considered the Creator and sustainer of all things, existing as one being in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Who is God?
Naomi decided to leave this town after hearing there was food again, after years of struggling.
What is Bethlehem?
This book of the Bible tells the story of Ruth’s loyalty and Naomi’s journey through hardship.
What is the book of Ruth?
Naomi felt she had lost everything but was still part of God’s bigger plan, even when things seemed impossible.
Who is Naomi?
This is when people or groups fight each other, often leading to destruction, violence, and loss.
What is war?
This Moabite woman showed extraordinary loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi, after both women were widowed, and eventually became the great-grandmother of King David.
Answer: Who is Ruth?
Who is Ruth?
Ruth made this decision when Naomi told her to go back home, but Ruth chose to stay.
What is staying with Naomi?
Elimelech took his family to Moab because of this major issue back home that left people starving.
What is famine?
Ruth’s decision to stay with Naomi taught us that sometimes it’s better to face the challenge instead of running away.
What is perseverance?
This modern practice happens when people are publicly shamed or rejected, often on social media, for something they’ve done wrong.
What is cancel culture?
This woman, originally from Bethlehem, was Ruth’s mother-in-law. She experienced great personal loss, but her story is one of faith and redemption.
Who is Naomi?
This character decided it was time to leave Naomi and go back to her own people, finding it too hard to stay.
Who is Orpah?
Ruth’s decision to stick with Naomi wasn’t just about family—this is the trait that made her stay when things got tough.
What is loyalty?
Ruth’s loyalty not only changed her life, but it led to this famous king being born, centuries later.
Who is King David?
These two feelings, when combined, can create a hostile atmosphere: one involves being angry with others, and the other is holding onto hurt feelings for a long time.
What are anger and bitterness?
This man, the husband of Naomi, moved his family to Moab during a famine, but he died there along with his two sons.
Who is Elimelech?
When life gets tough, this person showed how sticking around in difficult times can bring unexpected rewards.
Who is Ruth?
This woman’s life didn’t end the way she expected, but Ruth’s decision to stick with Naomi changed everything, eventually leading to the birth of a great king.
Who is Ruth?
When things get hard, this person shows that staying with a friend, even through pain, can lead to something great.
Who is Ruth?
This is when people are divided, whether by ideas, beliefs, or jealousy, often leading to conflict and misunderstanding.
What is division or jealousy?
This man was the father of Ruth’s first husband, and though he passed away in Moab, his family’s journey played a key role in the story of Israel's future king.
Who is Mahlon? (Ruth’s first husband)
When you’re faced with a tough situation, this person’s choice to stay with Naomi reminds us that sometimes you have to hang in there, even when it's easier to leave.
Who is Ruth?
This trait helped Ruth choose to stay even when it would have been easier to leave her mother-in-law behind.
What is faith?
Ruth’s story shows us that staying in difficult situations can lead to these kind of blessings.
What are unexpected rewards?