OT Characters: Ruth

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.Hebrew words:Ruth -- 12x in Ruth and once in Matthew 1:5No'omi (Naomi) -- 21x in RuthMara' -- bitterBo'az -- "In him is strength," or "quickness"'Elimelekh (eh-LEE-meh-lekh) -- Elimelech, or "My God is king"Further study:Passages covered in this podcastRuth 1-4Leviticus 19:9-10; Genesis 2:24; Genesis 29:20/34:1-3; Hebrews 13:4For more on Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz, check out the women's audio series.Some things we learn about God:God works in the lives of all people, foreigners included.God expects patience in the face of adversity.We are to honor God's plan for marriage.When we do the right thing, God will work through us.Key verses:Ruth 1:16 -- Ruth affirms her faith in the God of IsraelRuth 3:9 -- Ruth "proposes" to BoazRuth 4:13 -- She becomes the great-grandmother of David, and an ancestress of Jesus Christ.Next lesson: Hannah