Ruth In The Bible Analysis

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Ruth and her walk with God We see the introduction of Ruth in the scripture in the book of the bible that bears her name. Ruth is living in the land of Moab. She meets a new family that has come to Moab, to survive during the famine in Judah. She falls in love and marries one of their sons, becoming a family member to his people. Not only did she have a marital covenant with this son, she viewed it to pertain to the entire family. When her father in law passed away, leaving Naomi widowed, Ruth knew she had to step up and help Naomi. Shortly after that Naomi’s two sons died. Leaving the three widows to care for each other. Ruth understood through her faith of God what her role was to be toward her mother-in-law. Naomi wanted to return to her …show more content…

This is at the point where we meet a descendant of Ruth’s new family, Boaz. Ruth understood God’s plan for her to provide a descendant for Naomi. In the last chapter of the book of Ruth we see how this child is used to renew the faith in God for Naomi. Ruth 4:15, “He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and who is better to you than seven sons, has given him birth”. The child is named Obed, A direct descendant to the King, David.
The scripture describes Ruth as a very devoted, Christian woman. Her love and faith in God is very apparent. I believe this story is a part of the Bible, because it shows the goodness of God, the continued favor given to His followers. I think we can learn a great deal from this story in respects to the character of our relationship with God. How we are to praise Him, Thank Him for all that we have. God provided in many ways for this young lady, not just food and housing. Showing us that God loves us and is there during every aspect of our life.
The birth of Obed is in line with the ultimate plan of God to create a nation of followers of good character and faith,

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