Ruth and Naomi: Redeemed and Restored: Devoted Daughter-in-Law & Model Mother-in-Law

By Janie Mott Kulp

Tucked in among the historical books of the Old Testament we find a beautiful love story; yet it is not about a romantic, infatuation kind of love. The Book of Ruth focuses on the unconditional, covenant hesed love of our heavenly Father--a love that is unfailing, faithful, and active. Translators most often use the terms "kindness" and "lovingkindness" to express hesed love. Ruth and Naomi: Redeemed and Restored reveals an earthly manifestation of God's hesed love working in and through the daily lives of two special women during the dark time of the judges. This verse-by-verse study of the Book of Ruth shows His hesed love guiding Ruth and Naomi as they coped with the historical, agricultural, and cultural circumstances which they faced each day. Ruth is often lauded for her steadfast faith in God and her remarkable devotion to her mother-in-law. She is the heroine of the book which bears her name. She bravely risked rejection and ridicule--going to a foreign land, working among people who scorned her nationality, adhering to strange customs, and proposing marriage to a man she barely knew. Yet, we often overlook Naomi's quiet presence and guidance. She provided the model of a godly woman for her daughter-in-law to emulate. Everything Ruth knew about God, she learned from Naomi. All the determination, courage, and integrity which Ruth displayed was modeled after that of Naomi. Naomi was Ruth's wise teacher, mentor, and counselor. Naomi sought redemption and restoration. She obtained it through her faith in God and through the actions of Ruth. As you read through this study, learn how God's hesed love worked to bring about redemption and restoration for both Ruth and Naomi, and ultimately for us as well.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CVFYV7DY
• ISBN13: 9798879216356
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 218 Pages
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"