God First, People Second, then the Earth (4th) Turn Defeat into Victory, Glory upon Glory
Verse : Ruth 1-4
1.Wrong decision, full of remorse
A. Valued his family but lost it – Elimelech’s choice v.1:1-3, 5, 20
B. Valued happiness but missed the honor – Orpah’s choice v. 1:7-14
C. Valued his own property but himself not been remembered –that person’s choice v. 4:1-8
2.Right Decision, full of grace
A. An old widow had provisions and descendants – Naomi’s choice v. 1:6-7; 2:18; 4:14-17
B. A gentile woman delighted in God’s family – Ruth’s choice v. 1:16-18
C. A wealthy man was in the genealogy of Jesus – Boaz’s choice v. 4:11-13,17