Sermon Ruth’s Choice Ruth 1:16
The time about 1322 BC the place Bethlehem Judah. Circumstances Famine in the land
Elimelch, Naomi, Mahlon and Chilion go to sojourn in Moab. Elimelech dies – The sons marry and they too die after 10 yrs the 3 widows start to return to Bethlehem – Orpah leaves Ruth Cleaves
I. Her Condition
a. She was poor – for all we know all she has was what she wore but it is no disgrace to be honestly poor
b. She was a widow – No strong arm to lean upon
c. She was sad – Unlike she so may giddy, foolish young people of today
d. She was virtuous – she had what money could not buy
II. Her Position
a. The crisi hour had come
b. Before her Judah Bethlehem the true God Friends Etc
c. Behind her Moab, with her idols, sins
III. Her Decision
a. Prompt
b. Personal
c. Firm – Not ignorant stubbornness but intelligent firmness
d. Final – Farewell moab, mother, orpah
IV. Her Devotion
a. It was spontaneous; no urging needed to leave her early associations, friendships, religion
b. It was supreme Thy God my God
c. It was fervent Entreat me no Let me go pray give serve
d. It was constant “steadfastly minded”
i. The cost had been counted
ii. The mind made up
iii. The heart fixed
V. Her Promotion
a. After all her trials and hardships she finds
i. A Husband
ii. A Home
iii. Happiness
iv. Honor Matthew 1:5
v. Heaven
Lost make a decision
What shall it be Life or death
Heaven or Hell
Christ or Satan
