What is the most important thing that you ever gave up because of your commitment to the true gospel? As you read Ruth 1, think about what Ruth gave up.
Understanding the Scriptures
Ruth 1
| Sojourn (v. 1) | Live | |
| Left (v. 3) | Alone, widowed | |
| Left of her two sons (v. 5) | Lost two sons to death | |
| Visited (v. 6) | Blessed | |
| Turn again (v. 11) | Go back | |
| Tarry (v. 13) | Wait | |
| Clave unto (v. 14) | Stayed with | |
| Intreat (v. 16) | Ask | |
| Whither (v. 16) | Wherever | |
| Lodge, lodgest (v. 16) | Live | |
| Stedfastly minded (v. 18) | Very determined | |
| Moved about them (v. 19) | Talked among themselves | |
| Afflicted (v. 21) | Caused to suffer |
Meeting Challenges