The Book of Ruth is an account of a person who lived, this is not a fictional account.  Ruth lived, she is also in the lineage of Jesus Christ and King David’s Great-grandmother. Ruth came from Moab and lived in a time when there was a temporary peace between Israel and Moab.  The theme and message of the book of Ruth is about redemption and kinsman redeemer. Ruth chapter 1: • Written about the time of the judges • Sometimes God will bring a trial in your life • God is always concerned about the reminant • Naomi no longer pleasant, delight– admitted she was bitter by all that had happened “Mara” • Naomi was honest enough to admit her bitterness.  Are we honest enough with God when we are bitter? • Ruth, a Moabites, leaves all to go with Naomi to a nation she did not know • Ruth showed unconditional love, she was faithful, whole-heartedly devoted to Naomi • Although Israel went from nothing to having abundant harvests, Naomi and Ruth didn’t have food, and they didn