Naomi’s Restoration Through Her Interaction with the Women of Bethlehem in Ruth 4 4 The closing chapter of the Book of Ruth presents one of the most powerful scenes of restoration in the Old Testament. In Ruth 4:14–17, the interaction between Naomi and the women of Bethlehem reveals that her…
Naomi’s Bitterness at the Beginning vs. Her Joy at the End 4 The story of Book of Ruth presents one of the most powerful emotional transformations in the Bible. The character of Naomi begins the narrative overwhelmed by grief and bitterness, but by the end of the book she experiences…
Naomi’s Changing View of God in the Book of Ruth 4 The story of Book of Ruth presents one of the most powerful journeys of faith and restoration in the Bible. At the center of this transformation is Naomi, a woman whose view of God changes dramatically from chapter 1…