Ruth: A Story of Loyalty and Love

Ruth – Loyal and Full of Love (Book of Ruth) Ruth’s story begins with loss.

She lived in Moab and married into a family from Israel. But over time, her husband,

his brother, and their father all died, leaving three widows: Naomi,

Ruth, and Orpah. Naomi felt broken and bitter. She had no sons

left, no home to offer her daughters-in-law, and nothing but heartache.

Believing her life was empty, she decided to return to Bethlehem, the land she had

left years before. Naomi urged Orpah and Ruth to stay in Moab where they could rebuild their

lives. Orpah tearfully agreed. But Ruth looked at Naomi—this woman