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 |
Studying the Scriptures
Do activity A as you study Ruth 1.
Meeting Challenges
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1.
List at least three trials faced by people in Ruth 1.
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2.
Choose one trial that is like one you have faced and briefly describe it.
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3.
What can you learn about facing your challenges from the examples in this chapter?
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