Fusion: week of 9/3

FAMILY THEME: A CHOICE OF FAITH

Ruth 1:1-22

Ruth chose to leave her people and to embrace her mother-

in-law Naomi, the Israelites, and God Almighty.

1.  Death and Loss are an Inevitable Part of Life

     (Ruth 1:1-5)

     Because of the fall, death and loss will come;

     but we can trust God to be with us.

 
2.  God Leads Us to Commit to Him, and to Those

     Who are Hurting

     (Ruth 1:6-18)

     In spite of the difficult road ahead, Ruth committed

     to remain with Naomi.

 
3.  We Honor Relational Commitments Even When

     It is Tough

     (Ruth 1:19-22)

     Despite Naomi's bitterness over her loss, Ruth

     stayed faithful to her commitment.