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The book of Ruth starts then, in the days of the judges, and in a time of famine. Now they entered the land of Moab and remained there.

And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife, Naomi and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehem in Judah. And a certain man of Bethlehem in Judah went to sojourn in the land of Moab with his wife and his two sons. Ruth 1:1-2 Now it came about in the days when the judges governed, that there was a famine in the land.

The cost involved in following the Lord.

The steps of the prodigal in returning to the Lord.

The importance of preaching a 'real' gospel.

This Bible study lesson on Ruth chapter 1 will focus on their lives and what we can learn about: In Naomi, Ruth and Orpah we see a backslider, a new convert and a double-minded woman. Each of the four chapters gives us a glimpse of the progressive stages in our walk with the Lord as you can hopefully see through the following chapter names:Īs we enter into chapter 1, we see an interesting picture involving three different women. He has placed within the characters and story line, key elements and pictures that teach us today about our relationship with the true redeemer, Jesus Christ. It's got it all - well, apart from a nasty villain but we can't ask for everything! Yet like other historical books in the Old Testament, I believe that the Holy Spirit has placed this book within the Bible for more than historical benefit.

Ruth is an amazing book! It's an incredible story of commitment and dedication, trials and testing, deliverance and freedom. Only let me whisper this in your ear, 'What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul?' Count you the cost, and if you're not willing to bear Christ's cross, go away to your farm and to your merchandise, and make the most of them. 'Doth that man love his Lord who would be willing to see Jesus wearing a crown of thorns, while for himself he craves a chaplet of laurel? Shall Jesus ascend to his throne by the cross, and do we expect to be carried there on the shoulders of applauding crowds? Be not so vain in your imagination. Ruth Chapter 1: Counting the Cost by I Gordon Bible Study Commentary: Book of Ruth Chapter 1