4. 1. The whole town was stirred
I. The Story
A. Excitement Rebuffed
1. The whole town was stirred
2. “Is this Naomi?”
3. Call me Mara

5. Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara
For the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me
The LORD has brought me back empty
Why call me Naomi
The LORD has testified against me
The Almighty has brought calamity upon me

6. 1. The whole town was stirred
I. The Story
A. Excitement Rebuffed
1. The whole town was stirred
2. “Is this Naomi?”
3. Call me Mara
4. Where is Ruth?

7. 3. Barley harvest is beginning
I. The Story
A. Excitement Rebuffed
B. Hints of Hope
1. They have returned
2. Naomi is not alone
3. Barley harvest is beginning

8. Pain Blinds us and Disorients Us
The Hand of God

9. Emptiness can be a good thing

10. God is at work long before we ever see His hand