The Ugly Duckling A Study of Ruth

The Ugly Duckling Born Moabite. Poor. May not be liked by other Moabites.

Swans Elimelech and his family.

The Swan Married to Mahlon, one of Elimelech’s sons. Believed in God. Elimelech and his 2 sons died. Naomi wanted to send Ruth and Orpah back to their homes. Orpah left, Ruth continued to follow Naomi. Ruth left her country and her people, followed Naomi to Israel.

The Swan Met Boaz. Boaz redeemed their Elimelech’s land and married Ruth. One of the most unique people in the Bible. –Only 2 books named after woman. Ruth. Esther. –The only book named after a gentile. –Ancestor of David.

Decision, Decision, Decision Elimelech’s decision. –Aim for survival. –Base on circumstances. –Control by impulse. –Resulted in death of self and sons.

Decision, Decision, Decision Orpah’s decision. –Aim for mediocrity. –Base on reasoning only. –Disappeared into the desert of nameless.

Decision, Decision, Decision Ruth’s decision. –Base on faith and love. –Decision with determination.