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Ruth: The Power of Influence
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Background of Ruth

  • Key Word: “Kinsman/Redeemer” Occurs 13 times


  • Key Verse: Ruth 1:16-17


  • Key Phrases: “Entreat me not to leave Thee”
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Background of Ruth
  • Ruth occurs during the dark time of the Judges.


  • Ruth is a beautiful story of loyalty and love.


  • Of the five women in Christ’ genealogy, Ruth and Rahab were Gentiles.
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Living Lessons from Ruth
  • The power of a godly influence (Ruth 1:16-17).


  • The precious nature of loyalty (Ruth 1:16-17).


  • Bad things happen to good people (Ruth 1:3-5).
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Living Lessons from Ruth
  • Naomi’s bitterness (1:20)


  • Qualities to look for in a mate (2:11-12)


  • The Law of the Redeemer (Lev. 25:25-34)


  • The humility of Ruth (3:1ff).
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Living Lessons from Ruth

  • Boaz’s wise business dealings (Ruth 4)


  • Christ in the Book of Ruth (4:18-22)