1. Steve Petch Sunday 18 th January 2009 Ruth 1 v 1 - 19

2. Contrasts Meanings of names Structure Redemption Jesus Life application About Ruth:

3. In God we Trust? Ruth 1 v 1 - 19 Elimelech: An outward appearance of faith “My God is King” or “God is my King”

4. In God we Trust? Ruth 1 v 1 - 19 Ruth: A heart that trusts in God “Friend” or “Companion”

5. In God we Trust? Ruth 1 v 1 - 19 Ruth vs Abraham

6. In God we Trust? Ruth 1 v 1 - 19 Ruth vs Elimelech When a crisis hit: Elimelech made a survival plan Ruth made a decision to trust God

7. In God we Trust? Ruth 1 v 1 - 19 Ruth vs Elimelech Who will you be like?

8. Steve Petch Sunday 18 th January 2009 In God we trust? Ruth 1 v 1 - 19